Living in Perry, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Perry · Census data 2020–2024
Perry has 1,246 residents with a median age of 53.7. The median household income is $60,250 (23% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $164,600, 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
- 1,246
- Median age
- 53.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $60,250State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $164,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $800/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 84.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.5%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Perry a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
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 $164,600, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, which is 22.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,051 a month in housing costs.
Perry median household income
The median household income in Perry is $60,250 and the income per person is $31,052. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Perry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 599
- Owner-occupied
- 84.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.9%
- Vacant
- 11.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.36
Perry demographics
- Population
- 1,246
- Median age
- 53.7
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 29.7%
- Households
- 528
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 13.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Perry ›
Education in Perry
21.5% of adults 25 and older in Perry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Perry
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 83.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.4%
Perry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry | 1,246 | $60,250 | $164,600 | $800 |
| Otter Creek | 529 | $43,750 | $111,100 | $1,080 |
| Fairview | 913 | $61,375 | $259,700 | $923 |
| Sheakleyville | 100 | $73,542 | $86,700 | $725 |
| New Vernon | 482 | $68,250 | $211,800 | $957 |
| Sandy Creek | 762 | $60,313 | $157,300 | $900 |
| Fredonia | 314 | $52,639 | $117,000 | $709 |
| Lake | 702 | $56,250 | $212,000 | $650 |
| Salem | 849 | $54,375 | $179,900 | $638 |
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What is the median household income in Perry, PA?
The median household income in Perry is $60,250, 23% 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 $164,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Perry?
The median gross rent in Perry is $800 per month, about 22.8% of household income.
Is Perry, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Perry?
The median age in Perry is 53.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Perry?
The average commute to work in Perry is 28 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Perry?
The unemployment rate in Perry is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Perry?
21.5% 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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