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Perry, OH


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Perry, Ohio

Perry, Ohio is 12 miles NE of Mentor, Ohio (center to center) and 33 miles NE of Cleveland, Ohio. It is in Lake county. The village is part of the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metro area. The population of Perry is 1,195.

The People and Families of Perry

In Perry, about 66% of adults are married. Perry, compared to the great majority of similar-sized villages, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the village is larger than most.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Perry had a median family income of $58,281. Perry is one of the richer villages in Ohio. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the village. There aren't a lot of poor people in Perry. The people of the village can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the village.

Political Inclinations

Among Perry political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,250. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Perry Housing

Of the housing in Perry, approximately 84% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Perry, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyPerry People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Perry Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Perry Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Perry Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Perry Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Perry College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Perry, OH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men98
Male Share of the Population67
Age of the Population57
Female Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity44
Senior Citizens21
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use75
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Housing Recently Built68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Affordability of Property Taxes33
People Living Alone32
Affordability of Rents22
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