Perry is a small town of 282 in Illinois, with a median household income of $36,250
.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Perry stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Perry is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Perry city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 86.0
Perry's overall cost of living index is 86.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Perry costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Perry, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$66,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$525
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$36,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Perry's violent crime rate is 51.4 per 100,000 residents
— 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
51.4 /100k
Property Crime
282.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Perry is served primarily by Griggsville-Perry CUSD 4.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Perry, IL
National Avg
School District
Griggsville-Perry CUSD 4
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Perry sees average highs of 36.5°F in January
and 87.3°F in July,
with 39.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 20.9 inches of snow per year.
Perry's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Perry roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $66,300 and median rent is $525/month.
Perry's violent crime rate is 51.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 282.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Perry are operated by Griggsville-Perry CUSD 4.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1. 17.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Perry, IL has a population of 282, a median household income of $36,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Perry averages 36.5°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.1 inches
with about 20.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Perry, IL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 62362, 62323.
The population of Perry, Illinois is 282 with a median age of 54.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Perry: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $66,300, median household income $36,250, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Perry side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.