Living in Perry, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Perry · Census data 2020–2024
Perry has 1,686 residents with a median age of 47.5. The median household income is $86,576 (11% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $204,800, the median rent is $1,040/month.
Perry at a glance
- Population
- 1,686
- Median age
- 47.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $86,576State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $204,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,040/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 88.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.4%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Perry a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Unemployment of 6.1%.
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 $204,800, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,040 per month, which is 17.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,500 a month in housing costs.
Perry median household income
The median household income in Perry is $86,576 and the income per person is $40,004. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Perry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 781
- Owner-occupied
- 88.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.2%
- Vacant
- 10.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.41
Perry demographics
- Population
- 1,686
- Median age
- 47.5
- Under 18
- 15.4%
- 65 and older
- 22.8%
- Households
- 699
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Perry ›
Education in Perry
29.4% of adults 25 and older in Perry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Perry
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 16.4%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.7%
Perry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry | 1,686 | $86,576 | $204,800 | $1,040 |
| Wurtemburg | 740 | $66,875 | $194,000 | $1,068 |
| Ellport | 1,127 | $74,625 | $165,100 | $853 |
| Wayne | 2,308 | $74,375 | $150,900 | $817 |
| Portersville | 196 | $79,375 | $211,100 | $817 |
| Frisco | 1,134 | $78,214 | $202,100 | $933 |
| Ellwood City | 7,532 | $67,138 | $122,800 | $865 |
| Slippery Rock | 2,894 | $78,583 | $190,600 | $1,552 |
| Franklin | 3,843 | $82,917 | $226,500 | $948 |
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What is the median household income in Perry, PA?
The median household income in Perry is $86,576, 11% higher 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 $204,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Perry?
The median gross rent in Perry is $1,040 per month, about 17.9% of household income.
Is Perry, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: unemployment of 6.1%.
What is the median age in Perry?
The median age in Perry is 47.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Perry?
The average commute to work in Perry is 23 minutes; 16.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Perry?
The unemployment rate in Perry is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Perry?
29.4% 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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