What are the schools like in Perry, UT?

Perry is served primarily by Box Elder District. The district operates 13 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.2:1.

What is the median household income in Perry?

The median household income in Perry, UT is $97,259 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.3%.

What is the weather like in Perry, UT?

Perry has an average high temperature of 36.4°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Perry, UT affordable or expensive?

Perry's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Perry is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $360,500 and the median rent is $1,042 per month.

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

Perry has a violent crime rate of 297.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1205.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Perry, UT a Good Place to Live?

Perry is a small town of 5,579 in Utah, with a median household income of $97,259 and a 0.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Perry stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, 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: 95.1

Perry's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Perry costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Perry, UT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$360,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,042	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$97,259	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Perry's violent crime rate is 297.2 per 100,000 residents — 22% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

297.2 /100k

Property Crime

1205.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Perry is served primarily by Box Elder District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Perry, UT	National Avg
School District	Box Elder District	—
Elementary Schools	13	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	7	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	34.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Perry sees average highs of 36.4°F in January and 91.0°F in July, with 19.9 inches of annual precipitation and 38.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Perry, UT
Average High — January	36.4°F
Average High — July	91.0°F
Annual Precipitation	19.9"
Annual Snowfall	38.3"

Demographics

Metric	Perry, UT	National Avg
Population	5,579	—
Median Age	34.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	33.6%	22.2%
65 and over	12.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Brigham City, UT 3 mi Willard, UT 4 mi Mantua, UT 6 mi South Willard, UT 7 mi Corinne, UT 7 mi

Perry vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perry, UT affordable or expensive?

Perry's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Perry roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $360,500 and median rent is $1,042/month.

What is the crime rate in Perry, UT?

Perry's violent crime rate is 297.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1205.2 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 Box Elder District. The district has 13 elementary, 2 middle, and 7 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.2:1. 34.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Perry, UT a good place to live?

Perry, UT has a population of 5,579, a median household income of $97,259, and an unemployment rate of 0.3%. 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 36.4°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.9 inches with about 38.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Perry?

The population of Perry, Utah is 5,579 with a median age of 34.6. 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 95 (100 = US average), median home $360,500, median household income $97,259, crime index 70 (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.