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Perry, GA


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Perry, Georgia

Perry, Georgia is 27 miles S of Macon, Georgia (center to center) 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.

The People and Families of Perry

In Perry, about 47% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Perry had a median family income of $38,480.

Political Inclinations

Among Perry political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $17,555. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Perry Housing

Of the housing in Perry, approximately 60% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the city than most places in Georgia.

Commuting

In Perry, 91% of commuters drive to work.

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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