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Perry, NY


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Perry, New York

Perry, New York is 36 miles SW of Rochester, New York (center to center) and 45 miles E of Buffalo, New York. It is in Wyoming county. The population of the village is 3,945.

The People and Families of Perry

In Perry, about 51% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Perry had a median family income of $41,090.

Political Inclinations

Among Perry political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $250. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Perry Housing

Of the housing in Perry, approximately 65% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the village is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. The average age of homes in Perry is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Property taxes in the village are low by New York standards.

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 New York):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 17%Perry Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Perry, NY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women73
Well-Paid Single Men63
Racial Diversity63
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Senior Citizens56
Age of the Population54

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty75
College Educated Adults62
Median Family Income63
People in Middle Class or Better53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use72
Walking and Biking to Work65
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Rents48
Affordability of Property Taxes29
Housing Recently Built13

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