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Living in
Perry.
About
Life in Perry
Perry is a community of 22,243 people in Georgia. The median household income is $76,909, median rent runs about $1,132 per month, and median home values are around $225,300. Unemployment is low at 2.9%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Perry at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.9%
Foreign-Born
4.6%
Broadband Internet
91.0%
of households
Population Growth
+24.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Perry: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Perry, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (20.1%), and 4.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.7%
of residents
65 and Older
14.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.0%
of households
Married Couples
49.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.44
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 19% below GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Perry
In Perry, rent runs 19% below the GA average, and home values are 26% below the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,212
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2003
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $274,635 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below GA average
Unemployment in Perry
Unemployment in Houston County, which includes Perry, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the GA average.
Unemployment rate
Perry: Houston County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Houston County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Perry Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.2 min avg
How Perry residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Perry, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 75% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN)
Regional airport · few flights16k passengers boarded in 2025
- 91 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 55% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Perry runs 55% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
146.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,210.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Perry Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 3 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
70.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Houston County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Houston County, which includes Perry, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 3 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
| 2024 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $24,000 |
| 2023 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $49,000 |
| 2022 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4,000 |
| 2021 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $214,000 |
| 2020 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $136,100 |
| 2019 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $205,500 |
| 2018 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $524,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Houston County, county-wide
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Houston County, which includes Perry, is typically good — 222 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
222
per year
Moderate Days
142
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Houston County, county-wide
Climate90°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Perry has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/53°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
60°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
76
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
40
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
110
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 36°F | 4.76" |
| Feb | 62°F | 40°F | 4.81" |
| Mar | 69°F | 46°F | 4.92" |
| Apr | 76°F | 52°F | 3.54" |
| May | 83°F | 61°F | 2.81" |
| Jun | 89°F | 69°F | 5.28" |
| Jul | 91°F | 72°F | 5.04" |
| Aug | 90°F | 72°F | 4.97" |
| Sep | 85°F | 66°F | 3.96" |
| Oct | 77°F | 56°F | 3.43" |
| Nov | 67°F | 44°F | 3.58" |
| Dec | 60°F | 38°F | 4.69" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Perry
Uninsured
10.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Perry's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Atrium Health Navicent Peach
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 9.5 mi away · Byron
Emory Houston Hospital Warner Robins
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.6 mi away · Warner Robins
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Perry
Perry's student/teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 28.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
28.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, 26 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Perry
Perry has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park (26 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
26 mi awayAndersonville National Historic Site
National Historic Site
30 mi awayJimmy Carter National Historical Park
National Historical Park
49 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Perry
Perry Public Library
1201 Washington Street, Perry
Cities Near Perry
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Perry?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Perry FAQ
Is Perry, Georgia affordable?⌄
Perry's median rent is $1,132/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $76,909/year. Median home value is $225,300.
Is Perry, Georgia safe?⌄
Perry's violent crime rate was 147 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1210 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Perry, Georgia?⌄
Houston County, which includes Perry, has an unemployment rate of 3.0%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Perry, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Perry is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,132/month and median household income is $76,909/year. The median home value is $225,300. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Perry, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Perry is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from