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Perryton is a small town of 8,664 in Texas, with a median household income of $61,067
and a 1.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Perryton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Perryton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Perryton 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: 90.6
Perryton's overall cost of living index is 90.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Perryton costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Perryton, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$112,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$829
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,067
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Perryton's violent crime rate is 233.2 per 100,000 residents
— 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
233.2 /100k
Property Crime
220.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Perryton is served primarily by PERRYTON ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Perryton, TX
National Avg
School District
PERRYTON ISD
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
75.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Perryton sees average highs of 50.9°F in January
and 95.5°F in July,
with 22.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.6 inches of snow per year.
Perryton's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Perryton roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $112,600 and median rent is $829/month.
Perryton's violent crime rate is 233.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 220.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Perryton are operated by PERRYTON ISD.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 18.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Perryton, TX has a population of 8,664, a median household income of $61,067, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%.
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.
Perryton averages 50.9°F in January and 95.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.8 inches
with about 13.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Perryton, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79070.
The population of Perryton, Texas is 8,664 with a median age of 33.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Perryton: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $112,600, median household income $61,067, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Perryton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
