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Perry
Median
Home
Value $135,500

Perry Monthly Housing Costs
Family homes are important in Perry Less than $300 ..........................................................8.3%
$300-$499 ................................................................11.9%
Perry Household Size & Folks looking for a
Composition $500-$799 ................................................................22.2%
1-Person Household ............................................29.2% place within the city $800-$999 ................................................................20.5% Downtown Perry is great for meeting up with friends
$1,000-$1,499 .........................................................23.7%
2-Person Household ............................................27.5% limits or seeking a rural $1,500-$1,999 ............................................................6.6%
3-Person Household ............................................19.7% $2,000-$2,499 ............................................................3.5%
4-Person or More Household ..........................23.6% retreat will find it’s a $2,500-$2,999 ............................................................0.0% Perry Proud of... Perry Splash Pad
Family Households ...............................................65.7% good time to buy. $3,000 or More .........................................................0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, America FactFinder 2017
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2017 Community Living

Things are Happening in Perry

One of Perry’s greatest extension of the Dogwood Festival, which region and you will see. Before long we
know you, too, will be Perry Proud.
will now stretch between bookending
assets is not something weekends. The Chamber of Commerce
that can be measured has moved into a legendary local location. Perry City Parks
And the City has been making strategic
or mapped. improvements to local recreation and Perry is an outdoor-enthusiast’s

You can’t quite put your finger on it, leisure amenities. The people of Perry paradise. City parks, public fishing areas,
but you know it when you see it. You feel clearly value the lessons and foundations of and several sporting venues keep residents
it when it’s there. What is this mysterious our history, we celebrate the power of the entertained and active throughout the year.
quality? It is our unparalleled community present, and are inspired by the promise of Explore the city of Perry’s 26 parks and
spirit and hometown pride. We love where an even brighter future. discover disc golf courses and tennis courts,
we come from and we know you will, too. Our community spirit and hometown picnic pavilions, and even a bird sanctuary.
We also know that being proud pride elevate the quality of life in Perry. Following a strategic plan to focus on
doesn’t mean that progress stops. This is Explore our compelling heritage, stroll recreational and leisure opportunities, the
clear in the actions and motivations of local through our dynamic downtown, or venture City of Perry is investing nearly $6 million in
leaders and officials. In every meeting and into the great outdoors of this beautiful parks and public spaces. Here are a few of
during every dedicated discussion, things Continued on page 16
are happening in Perry.
Housing Our community spirit

and hometown pride
elevate the quality of Community Living
life in Perry.

Perry residents were recently
introduced to Food Truck Fridays, an
exciting new community event that runs
April through September, as well as the
The Go Fish Education Center is an interactive exhibit for all ages
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