Perry is a very small village located in the state of Ohio. With a population of 1,601 people and three associated neighborhoods, Perry is the 497th largest community in Ohio. Much of the housing stock in Perry was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Perry economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Perry, where the median household income is $93,917.00.Unlike some villages, Perry isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Perry are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Perry is a village of professionals, sales and office workers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Perry who work in healthcare (9.41%), office and administrative support (8.65%), and sales jobs (8.65%). One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 8.59% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Perry is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Perry’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.The overall education level of Perry citizens is substantially higher than the typical US community, as 31.10% of adults in Perry have at least a bachelor's degree, and the average American community has 21.84%. The per capita income in Perry in 2022 was $41,867, which is upper middle income relative to Ohio and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $167,468 for a family of four. However, Perry contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Perry is a somewhat ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Perry home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Perry residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Perry include Irish, German, English, Italian, and Hungarian. The most common language spoken in Perry is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.
