Perry 66 Good
Perry Livability #169 ranked city in Georgia#10,377 ranked city in the USARanks better than 64% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Perry

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Taking into account the cost of goods and services like housing, groceries, transportation and utilities, the overall cost of living in this area is well below average.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are a distinguishing feature of this area, possibly driven by a favorable home affordability ratio, higher home values and appreciation rates.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

  • Health & Safety

    The low score in this category could be due to challenges related to air quality and the limited accessibility of health-related facilities like hospitals, nursing homes, doctors and pharmacies.

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What's it like Living in Perry?

Located in the state of Georgia, Perry is a medium-sized city with a population of 17,235 people. Long travel times to work can be one of the most frustrating things in the world - right behind housework! If you decide that living in Perry is the right fit for you, your one way commute time will average 23 minutes, which is about average when compared to the national commute time of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re relocating to a new town to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Perry could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Georgia if you know where to look. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. With useful information like amenities, cost of living, commute, housing and other key data points, finding the best places to live in Perry and in the areas around Perry is a much easier task.

With a livability score of 64 out of 100, Perry is ranked #12,407 in the United States and #211 in Georgia. For each of the livability categories, we know that Perry ranks very well for cost of living (A+), education (B-) and housing (A-). Perry does not rank well for the following: amenities (F) and crime (D). It might be a smart idea to take a closer look at each category to find out why.

A robust real estate market serves as a crucial economic indicator, reflecting the local area's strength, stability and the confidence of its residents. Perry excels in the housing sector, scoring high marks based on factors such as median home and rental prices, appreciation rates and home affordability. These calculations suggest that the apartment rental and real estate market in the region is exceptionally healthy, highlighting the area's economic vitality and attractiveness to potential homebuyers and renters.

Perry real estate prices and overall affordability will play a huge role in determining if the area is the right fit for you. Of course there are probably some other items on your “wish list”, but even before they are considered, let’s take a look at the home prices and affordability in Perry. Median real estate prices in Perry come in at $154,100, which is 1.1% higher than the Georgia average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Perry, the home price to income ratio is 2.7, which is 10% lower than the Georgia average.

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      Perry transportation information

      Statistic Perry Georgia National
      Average one way commute23min28min26min
      Workers who drive to work85.9%79.6%76.4%
      Workers who carpool8.9%10.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.6%2.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.2%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.1%1.6%2.8%
      Working from home3.1%5.1%4.6%
      Source: The Perry, GA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).