What are the schools like in Perry Hall, MD?

Perry Hall is served primarily by Baltimore County Public Schools. The district operates 111 elementary schools, 29 middle schools, and 33 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.0:1.

What is the median household income in Perry Hall?

The median household income in Perry Hall, MD is $103,061 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

What is the weather like in Perry Hall, MD?

Perry Hall has an average high temperature of 42.4°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 19.3 inches.

Perry Hall, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Perry Hall, MD affordable or expensive?

Perry Hall's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Perry Hall is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $311,200 and the median rent is $1,545 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Perry Hall, MD?

Crime rate data for Perry Hall is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Perry Hall, MD a Good Place to Live?

Perry Hall is a small city of 29,255 in Maryland, with a median household income of $103,061 and a 2.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Perry Hall stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Perry Hall is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Perry Hall 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: 102.7

Perry Hall's overall cost of living index is 102.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Perry Hall costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Perry Hall, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$311,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,545	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$103,061	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Perry Hall is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Perry Hall is served primarily by Baltimore County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Perry Hall, MD	National Avg
School District	Baltimore County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	111	—
Middle Schools	29	—
High Schools	33	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	45.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Perry Hall sees average highs of 42.4°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 51.1 inches of annual precipitation and 19.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Perry Hall, MD
Average High — January	42.4°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	51.1"
Annual Snowfall	19.3"

Demographics

Metric	Perry Hall, MD	National Avg
Population	29,255	—
Median Age	38.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	62.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	16.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.6%	18.9%
Asian	14.5%	6.3%
Under 18	21.7%	22.2%
65 and over	17.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Perry Hall

Perry Hall, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

21236

Perry Hall vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perry Hall, MD affordable or expensive?

Perry Hall's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Perry Hall roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $311,200 and median rent is $1,545/month.

What is the crime rate in Perry Hall, MD?

Crime data for Perry Hall is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Perry Hall?

Public schools in Perry Hall are operated by Baltimore County Public Schools. The district has 111 elementary, 29 middle, and 33 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 45.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Perry Hall, MD a good place to live?

Perry Hall, MD has a population of 29,255, a median household income of $103,061, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Perry Hall?

Perry Hall averages 42.4°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.1 inches with about 19.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Perry Hall?

Perry Hall, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 21236.

What is the population of Perry Hall?

The population of Perry Hall, Maryland is 29,255 with a median age of 38.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Perry Hall?

Key numbers for living in Perry Hall: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $311,200, median household income $103,061, schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Perry Hall side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.