Life in Perryton research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Perryton 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 Perryton:
The population in Perryton is 8,625.
The median home value in Perryton is $114,549.
The median income in Perryton is $64,192.
The cost of living in Perryton is 83 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Perryton is $910.
The unemployment rate in Perryton is 1.1%.
The poverty rate in Perryton is 17.1%.
The average high in Perryton is 70.6° and the average low is 42.5°.
Crime in Perryton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Perryton. Key points include:
There were 37 total crimes in Perryton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Perryton is 454.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Perryton is 233.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Perryton is 220.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Perryton is -78.57% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Perryton / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 37 | 454.1 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 19 | 233.2 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 12.3 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 17 | 208.6 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 18 | 220.9 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 5 | 61.4 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 10 | 122.7 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 3 | 36.8 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Perryton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Perryton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Perryton is 83 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Perryton is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Perryton is $114,549.
The median income in Perryton is $64,192.
| Living Expense | Perryton | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 92 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 82 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 61 | 82 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 97 | 104 | 100 | |
The average high in Perryton is 70.6° and the average low is 42.5°.
There are 38.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 21.4 inches of precipitation each year with 17.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Perryton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 38.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 21.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 17.8 |
The current population in Perryton is 8,625. The population has decreased -2.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8,625 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 8,664 | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 8,815 | 2.4% |
| 2020 | 8,609 | -6.5% |
| 2019 | 9,205 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 9,167 | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 9,351 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 9,343 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 9,358 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 9,330 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 9,254 | 1.7% |
| 2012 | 9,096 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 8,996 | 1.9% |
| 2010 | 8,827 | - |
36.4% White with 3,139 White residents.
0.0% African American with 0 African American residents.
0.7% American Indian with 57 American Indian residents.
0.3% Asian with 27 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 15 Other residents.
1.0% Two Or More with 87 Two Or More residents.
61.4% Hispanic with 5,300 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Perryton | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36.4% | 39.9% | 58.2% |
| African American | 0.0% | 11.9% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 1.0% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 61.4% | 39.5% | 19.0% |
Perryton is 50.0% female with 4,310 female residents.
Perryton is 50.0% male with 4,315 male residents.
| Gender | Perryton | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.0% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.0% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
13.0% of adults in Perryton completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Perryton completed 9-12th grade.
38.0% of adults in Perryton completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Perryton completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Perryton completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Perryton completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Perryton completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Perryton completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Perryton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Perryton | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 13.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
3.6% of households in Perryton earn Less than $10,000.
3.5% of households in Perryton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.7% of households in Perryton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.3% of households in Perryton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.7% of households in Perryton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.8% of households in Perryton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.2% of households in Perryton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.2% of households in Perryton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.7% of households in Perryton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.4% of households in Perryton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Perryton | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.6% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.7% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.3% | 7.0% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.7% | 10.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.8% | 16.4% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.2% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.2% | 17.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.7% | 9.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.4% | 11.7% | 12.6% |