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Perry, Georgia

Introduction to Perry, Georgia

Perry, Georgia is 27 miles S of Macon, Georgia and 97 miles SE of Atlanta, Georgia. It is in Houston County. The city is part of the Macon metro area. The population of Perry is 9,602.

Perry History

The city of Perry was founded in 1823 as Wattsville. The city’s name was changed to Perry in honor of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, who was a hero in the War of 1812. Perry was incorporated as a town in December of 1824. The city is best known as the venue where the Georgia Annual Fair is held.

Perry and nearby Attractions

  • Museum of Aviation
  • Andersonville National Historic Site.
  • Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park
  • Cannonball House and Museum

Things To Do In Perry

Local museums include the Museum of Aviation, the National Prisoner of War Museum and the Museum of Arts and Sciences. The Georgia Veteran’s Memorial State Park has opportunities for boating, fishing and swimming, along with an 18-hole golf course. Local festivals include the Georgia National Fair, Mossy Creek Spring Barnyard Festival and the Mossy Creek Fall Barnyard Festival.

Perry, Transportation

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International is the nearest major airport.

Perry Higher Education

Nearby colleges and universities include the Fort Valley State University, Mercer University, Macon State College, Central Georgia Technical College, Wesleyan College and Middle Georgia College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 14%Perry Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 18%Perry Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Perry, GA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity87
Female Share of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Senior Citizens56
Age of the Population46
Male Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Women37
Well-Paid Single Men37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
Median Family Income37
People in Middle Class or Better37
People Above Poverty26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use68
Working at Home57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Housing Recently Built76
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Affordability of Rents74
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime46
Low Violent Crime24

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