Living in Perry, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Perry · Census data 2020–2024
Perry has 640 residents with a median age of 45.3. The median household income is $50,795 (28% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $112,100, the median rent is $550/month.
Perry is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Perry at a glance
- Population
- 640
- Median age
- 45.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $50,795State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $112,100State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $550/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 69.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Perry a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.4%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Perry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Perry the median home value is $112,100, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $550 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,214 a month in housing costs.
Perry median household income
The median household income in Perry is $50,795 and the income per person is $25,392. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Perry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 406
- Owner-occupied
- 69.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.5%
- Vacant
- 29.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.25
Perry demographics
- Population
- 640
- Median age
- 45.3
- Under 18
- 8.9%
- 65 and older
- 24.1%
- Households
- 285
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Perry ›
Education in Perry
16.2% of adults 25 and older in Perry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Perry
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 81.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.9%
Perry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry | 640 | $50,795 | $112,100 | $550 |
| Center | 537 | $59,375 | $82,400 | $400 |
| Farber | 272 | $46,458 | $60,000 | $350 |
| Vandalia | 3,140 | $50,313 | $84,500 | $814 |
| Laddonia | 533 | $53,309 | $80,200 | $665 |
| Monroe City | 3,028 | $55,737 | $159,300 | $668 |
| New London | 1,130 | $63,021 | $134,100 | $755 |
| Rensselaer | 243 | $77,750 | $190,600 | — |
| Curryville | 199 | $50,000 | $91,300 | $850 |
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What is the median household income in Perry, MO?
The median household income in Perry is $50,795, 28% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (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 $112,100, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Perry?
The median gross rent in Perry is $550 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is Perry, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.4%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
What is the median age in Perry?
The median age in Perry is 45.3 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Perry?
The average commute to work in Perry is 26 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Perry?
The unemployment rate in Perry is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Perry?
16.2% 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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