Perryopolis is a small town of 1,537 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $56,643
and a 7.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Perryopolis stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Perryopolis is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Perryopolis 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: 94.4
Perryopolis's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Perryopolis costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Perryopolis, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$171,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$675
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,643
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Perryopolis's violent crime rate is 187.6 per 100,000 residents
— 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
187.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Perryopolis is served primarily by Frazier SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Perryopolis, PA
National Avg
School District
Frazier SD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Perryopolis sees average highs of 38.7°F in January
and 84.4°F in July,
with 40.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 21.4 inches of snow per year.
Perryopolis's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Perryopolis roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $171,800 and median rent is $675/month.
Perryopolis's violent crime rate is 187.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is None per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Perryopolis are operated by Frazier SD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 26.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Perryopolis, PA has a population of 1,537, a median household income of $56,643, and an unemployment rate of 7.4%.
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.
Perryopolis averages 38.7°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.9 inches
with about 21.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Perryopolis, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 15473.
The population of Perryopolis, Pennsylvania is 1,537 with a median age of 45.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Perryopolis: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $171,800, median household income $56,643, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Perryopolis side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
