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Perry INFORMATION

Population: 9,018

Male 50% Female 50%
Married 57%
Single 43%

City rating

This rating is a weighted average of commute time, crime rate, population, median salary, and more.

8/10

Overall value

This score adds annual household income and cost of living to the city rating.

6/10

Density (Population per mile²)

Compared to New York, Perry has a very low population density. Perry is perfect for those who like a quiet city.

2,434 Perry
27,441 New York

City Info

With a quality of life rating of 8/10 and an overall value of 6/10, there are many things to love about Perry, IA, but there are also a few factors that may not be the best fit for everyone. Most homeowners will be happy in Perry, but be sure to visit first to make sure it’s the best place for you.

Population density is a way of determining how crowded an area is. Perry has a population density of 2,434, with 9,018 current residents.

Out of the 9,018 current residents, 50% are male and 50% are female. 57% of the residents are married and 43% are single.

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Residence

Air quality

Best air quality

Weather

  • 56% Sun
  • 31% Rain
  • 26% Snow

Condition

47°F average temperature

  • 50 years Median home age
  • $80,880 Median home price
  • 4.04% Home appreciation rate
  • 12.95% Annual property tax
  • 62%
    Homes owned
  • 33.4%
    Homes rented
  • 4.6%
    Homes vacant

Residence

As for living in Perry, the air quality is 85% and the weather, on average, is 56% sunny, 31% rainy, and 26% snowy. The average temperature is 47°F.

Whether you’re looking to buy or rent a home in Perry, you should know that 62% of homes are owned while 33.4% of homes are rented, and 4.6% of homes are vacant. The median price of a home is $80,880, the median age of homes is 50 years, the annual home appreciation is 4.04% and the annual property tax is 12.95%.

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Community

Religious diversity

  • Crime rate (per 100,000)

    6
  • Average age

    33
  • Political majority

    Republican Republican

Community

When looking at the community of Perry, it’s important to determine the crime rate. Perry’s crime rate is 6 total number of crimes reported per 100,000 total population. The average age of residents in Perry is 33 years and the breakdown of political affiliations is 46.41% Democratic, 51.94% Republican, and 1.65% Independent.

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Locale

Unemployment

5%

Education

Student teacher ratio 1:12

Occupation

  • Management, Business, Art & Sciences
    8.1%
  • Sales & Office Occupations
    21.8%
  • Service Occupations
    20.1%
  • Production, Transportation & Material Moving
    27.9%
  • Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance
    6.8%
  • 76%
    High school diploma
  • 6%
    Some college or associates degree
  • 7%
    Bachelors degree
  • 3%
    Graduate or professional degree

Locale

When looking at Perry, it’s important to understand employment statistics. 4.70% of residents are unemployed in Perry (which does not include the percentage of residents who are no longer in the labor force). Of the employed Perry residents: 8.1% of employed residents work in the management and business field, 12.18% are in the arts and sciences field, 20.1% are in the customer service field, 21.8% are in the sales field, 3.13% work in farming, fishing, and forestry, 6.8% of employed residents work in the construction field, and 27.9% work in production. When it comes to education, the ratio of teachers to students is 1:12. The percentage of residents who have graduated high school is 75.58%, 6.31% of residents have an associate’s degree, 7.26% of residents have a bachelor’s degree, and 3.13% have a master’s degree.

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Transit

Average commute time

Daily breakdown: by transport type

  • Public
    transportation
  • Car
  • Carpool
  • Work at home

Transit

If you plan on commuting to work in Perry, you should be aware that the average commute time is 20 minutes, compared to the national average commute time of 26 minutes. When it comes to commuting, residents of Perry have a few different options. 72% of commuters use their own cars, 23% of commuters carpool, 0% of commuters use the transit system, and 1% of residents work from home.

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