What are the schools like in Perry, NY?

Perry is served primarily by PERRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.4:1.

What is the median household income in Perry?

The median household income in Perry, NY is $59,539 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.1%.

What is the weather like in Perry, NY?

Perry has an average high temperature of 31.4°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 70.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Perry, NY affordable or expensive?

Perry's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Perry is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $95,800 and the median rent is $766 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Perry, NY?

Perry has a violent crime rate of 27.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 250.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Perry, NY a Good Place to Live?

Perry is a small town of 3,533 in New York, with a median household income of $59,539 and a 1.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Perry stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 92.7

Perry's overall cost of living index is 92.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Perry costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Perry, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$95,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$766	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,539	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Perry's violent crime rate is 27.6 per 100,000 residents — 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

27.6 /100k

Property Crime

250.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Perry is served primarily by PERRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Perry, NY	National Avg
School District	PERRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Perry sees average highs of 31.4°F in January and 80.7°F in July, with 37.2 inches of annual precipitation and 70.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Perry, NY
Average High — January	31.4°F
Average High — July	80.7°F
Annual Precipitation	37.2"
Annual Snowfall	70.1"

Demographics

Metric	Perry, NY	National Avg
Population	3,533	—
Median Age	36.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.0%	22.2%
65 and over	17.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Silver Springs, NY 6 mi Castile, NY 6 mi Leicester, NY 7 mi Mount Morris, NY 7 mi Warsaw, NY 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Perry

Perry, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

14530

Perry vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perry, NY affordable or expensive?

Perry's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Perry roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $95,800 and median rent is $766/month.

What is the crime rate in Perry, NY?

Perry's violent crime rate is 27.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 250.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Perry?

Public schools in Perry are operated by PERRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.4:1. 15.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Perry, NY a good place to live?

Perry, NY has a population of 3,533, a median household income of $59,539, and an unemployment rate of 1.1%. 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.

What is the weather like in Perry?

Perry averages 31.4°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.2 inches with about 70.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Perry?

Perry, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14530.

What is the population of Perry?

The population of Perry, New York is 3,533 with a median age of 36.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Perry?

Key numbers for living in Perry: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $95,800, median household income $59,539, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. 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.