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Perry, MI


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Perry, Michigan

Perry, Michigan is 18 miles E of Lansing, Michigan (center to center) and 68 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. It is in Shiawassee county. The population of the city is 2,065.

The People and Families of Perry

In Perry, about 59% of adults are married. The size of households in Perry is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Perry had a median family income of $48,977.

Political Inclinations

Among Perry political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $6,200. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Perry Housing

Of the housing in Perry, approximately 76% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Perry, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 15%Perry Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Perry, MI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women74
Well-Paid Single Men52
Male Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity42
Age of the Population23
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better87
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use32
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals74
Affordability of Rents56
Housing Recently Built46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Property Taxes35
People Living Alone21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime67
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