Living in Perry, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Perry · Census data 2020–2024
Perry has 292 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $59,375 (24% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $207,100, the median rent is $800/month.
Perry is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Perry at a glance
- Population
- 292
- Median age
- 43.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $59,375State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $207,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $800/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 89.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.7%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Perry a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 19% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.9%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 39 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.6%.
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 $207,100, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,531 a month in housing costs.
Perry median household income
The median household income in Perry is $59,375 and the income per person is $37,123. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Perry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 235
- Owner-occupied
- 89.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.7%
- Vacant
- 48.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.41
48.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Perry has many vacation and second homes.
Perry demographics
- Population
- 292
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 27.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 121
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Perry ›
Education in Perry
13.7% of adults 25 and older in Perry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Perry
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.6%
- Drive alone
- 88.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.7%
Perry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry | 292 | $59,375 | $207,100 | $800 |
| Petrolia | 186 | $56,250 | $95,000 | $953 |
| Bradys Bend | 757 | $65,536 | $210,900 | $952 |
| Bruin | 354 | $67,031 | $155,800 | $806 |
| East Brady | 1,041 | $66,250 | $143,500 | $662 |
| Parker | 634 | $39,583 | $98,600 | $792 |
| Perry | 950 | $75,536 | $117,600 | $725 |
| Karns City | 194 | $49,583 | $141,300 | $825 |
| Fairview | 179 | $80,000 | $131,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Perry, PA?
The median household income in Perry is $59,375, 24% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $207,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Perry?
The median gross rent in Perry is $800 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Perry, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 19% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.9%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 39 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.6%.
What is the median age in Perry?
The median age in Perry is 43.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Perry?
The average commute to work in Perry is 39 minutes; 9.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Perry?
The unemployment rate in Perry is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Perry?
13.7% 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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