Life in Perry research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Perry over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Perry:
The population in Perry is 22,243.
The median home value in Perry is $269,629.
The median income in Perry is $81,648.
The cost of living in Perry is 90 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Perry is $1,105.
The unemployment rate in Perry is 3.7%.
The poverty rate in Perry is 12.0%.
The average high in Perry is 76.2° and the average low is 53.0°.
Crime in Perry summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Perry. Key points include:
There were 477 total crimes in Perry in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Perry is 1,895.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Perry is 155.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Perry is 1,740.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Perry is -10.54% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Perry / 100k People |
Georgia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 477 | 1,895.9 | 2,000.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 39 | 155.0 | 325.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 7.9 | 40.8 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 33 | 131.2 | 245.9 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 438 | 1,740.9 | 1,674.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 25 | 99.4 | 202.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 390 | 1,550.1 | 1,247.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 23 | 91.4 | 224.7 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Perry summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Perry. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Georgia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Perry is 90 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Perry is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Perry is $269,629.
The median income in Perry is $81,648.
| Living Expense | Perry | Georgia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 97 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 96 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 84 | 85 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 98 | 92 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 86 | 100 | |
The average high in Perry is 76.2° and the average low is 53.0°.
There are 68.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.8 inches of precipitation each year with 0.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Perry |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 76.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 53.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 68.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.3 |
The current population in Perry is 22,243. The population has increased 69.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22,243 | 4.5% |
| 2022 | 21,279 | 5.2% |
| 2021 | 20,227 | 17.4% |
| 2020 | 17,235 | 3.9% |
| 2019 | 16,595 | 3.5% |
| 2018 | 16,031 | 2.5% |
| 2017 | 15,633 | 2.2% |
| 2016 | 15,293 | 2.0% |
| 2015 | 14,991 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 14,714 | 2.6% |
| 2013 | 14,345 | 3.1% |
| 2012 | 13,914 | 3.2% |
| 2011 | 13,480 | 2.8% |
| 2010 | 13,119 | - |
57.9% White with 12,879 White residents.
29.3% African American with 6,507 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.6% Asian with 359 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 156 Other residents.
3.6% Two Or More with 795 Two Or More residents.
7.0% Hispanic with 1,547 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Perry | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.9% | 49.8% | 58.2% |
| African American | 29.3% | 31.0% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 3.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 7.0% | 10.7% | 19.0% |
Perry is 52.0% female with 11,573 female residents.
Perry is 48.0% male with 10,670 male residents.
| Gender | Perry | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.0% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
2.0% of adults in Perry completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Perry completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Perry completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Perry completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Perry completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Perry completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Perry completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Perry completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Perry completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Perry | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
4.6% of households in Perry earn Less than $10,000.
5.9% of households in Perry earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.4% of households in Perry earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.9% of households in Perry earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.9% of households in Perry earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.7% of households in Perry earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.4% of households in Perry earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.3% of households in Perry earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.1% of households in Perry earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.7% of households in Perry earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Perry | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.6% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.9% | 3.6% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.4% | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.9% | 7.2% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.9% | 11.0% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.7% | 16.2% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.4% | 13.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.3% | 17.0% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.1% | 8.7% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.7% | 11.0% | 12.6% |