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Perry, Florida

Introduction to Perry, Florida

Located in Taylor county, Perry, Florida is 47 miles SE of Tallahassee, Florida (center to center) and 116 miles W of Jacksonville, Florida. The population of the city is 6,847 residents.

Perry History

The city of Perry holds a seat on Taylor county. The town was named in honor of Edward A. Perry, a General in the American Civil War and also the fourteenth Governor of Florida. Taylor county was founded in the year 1856, and was named in honor of Zachary Taylor, the twelfth president of the United States who served as president from 1849 to 1851. The community of Perry is home to the Forest Capital State Museum.

Perry and nearby Attractions

  • Fanning Springs State Park
  • Stephen Foster State Folk Culture Center
  • Peacock Springs State Park
  • Tallahassee Museum of History and Natural Science
  • Alfred B Maclay State Gardens
  • Knott House Museum

Things To Do In Perry

The museums in the area include the Museum of Florida History, Tallahassee Museum of History and Natural Science. Other notable locations in the community include Forest Capital State Museum, Dekle Beach, and Hodges Park. Taylor Square Shopping Center is a popular shopping destination in the community. The Springhill Church is nearby. The Taylor County Public Library is also in the area. The community hosts the Florida Forest Festival in the month of October.

Perry Transportation

The closest airport to the city is the Valdosta Regional Airport.

Perry Higher Education

Higher education in the area includes Taylor Technical Institute, the Albany State University, Florida State University, and Santa Fe Community College.

High Points

Perry strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyPerry Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Perry Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Perry Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Perry Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Perry, FL

Comparing Perry to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity85
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Senior Citizens64
Age of the Population43
Male Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults12
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home22
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing94
Housing Recently Built62
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime46
Low Violent Crime12

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