Living in Perry, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Perry · Census data 2020–2024
Perry has 2,073 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $75,321 (3% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $164,000, the median rent is $1,091/month.
Perry at a glance
- Population
- 2,073
- Median age
- 36.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $75,321State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $164,000State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,091/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 61.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Perry a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the Michigan median; home values 29% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 19.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Perry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Perry the median home value is $164,000, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,251 a month in housing costs.
Perry median household income
The median household income in Perry is $75,321 and the income per person is $35,690. 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Perry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 947
- Owner-occupied
- 61.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.7%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.32
Perry demographics
- Population
- 2,073
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 11.8%
- Households
- 889
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Perry ›
Education in Perry
23.1% of adults 25 and older in Perry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Perry
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Drive alone
- 72.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.2%
Perry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry | 2,073 | $75,321 | $164,000 | $1,091 |
| Morrice | 1,550 | $66,071 | $121,900 | $1,010 |
| Shaftsburg | 441 | $94,100 | $233,400 | — |
| Laingsburg | 1,769 | $77,400 | $210,100 | $888 |
| Bancroft | 469 | $90,000 | $135,600 | $944 |
| Lake Victoria | 1,006 | $120,156 | $370,800 | — |
| Haslett | 18,559 | $74,031 | $286,100 | $1,125 |
| Williamston | 3,807 | $71,379 | $226,800 | $900 |
| Middletown | 799 | $46,250 | $90,700 | $869 |
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What is the median household income in Perry, MI?
The median household income in Perry is $75,321, 3% higher than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Perry?
The median home value in Perry is $164,000, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Perry?
The median gross rent in Perry is $1,091 per month, about 23.6% of household income.
Is Perry, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the Michigan median; home values 29% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 19.1%.
What is the median age in Perry?
The median age in Perry is 36.3 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Perry?
The average commute to work in Perry is 27 minutes; 11.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Perry?
The unemployment rate in Perry is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Perry?
23.1% of adults in Perry have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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