2014 · Charles Calkins House · Wikimedia Commons
Perry’s story
Perry in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
PerryMI
A town of 2,073. Public schools that outperform most of Michigan.
Population
2,073
−4.4% since 2010
Median home value
$164K
Census ACS
Household income
$75K
median
Median age
36.3
years
Jobs based here
565
Balanced
What makes Perry stand out
The thing Perry does most differently from other towns.
Perry’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Perry. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Perry’s public schools outperform 63% of Michigan districts
The public schools Perry’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 63% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
BSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Upper Elementary | 3–6 | 307 | C+ |
| Perry Elementary Early Learning Center | PK–2 | 193 | B− |
| Perry Secondary Campus Home to Perry Middle Perry High Sc | 7–12 | 476 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MI on state tests and graduationAll 3 schools →
Housing
Homes in Perry sell for about $303K
The median sale price was $303,000 in May 2026.
$303Kmedian sale price
2
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 23% of U.S. communities.
23risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Perry has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
46″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–33°
Spring35–57°
Summer58–80°
Fall40–60°
Oct 15
typical first frost
May 1
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Perry
Most working residents leave Perry for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are East Lansing (9%), Meridian (4%) and Owosso (3%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
7%work in town
Where working residents work
In Perry7%
East Lansing9%
Meridian4%
Owosso3%
Perry3%
22 mi
median commute distance
565
jobs based in Perry
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 39% of U.S. towns
Perry beats the Michigan average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
C+Health Grade
32 measures vs. Michigan
0 better27 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Perry | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13% | 10.2% |
| More adults with depression | 30% | 25.7% |
| More adults in frequent mental distress | 20.3% | 17.6% |
Memorial Healthcare
12.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
52nd
percentile among MI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Safety
Crime reported in Perry
Perry's reported crime rate is well below Michigan's. Violent crime is rare: 2 reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Perry0.9
Michigan4.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Perry1.9
Michigan13
U.S.15.5
2
violent crimes reported in 2025
4
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Outdoors
2.7% of Perry is conserved land
1.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
2.7%conserved
2.7%
conserved · 47 of 1,723 acres
1.5 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Veterans Memorial Park | 0.2 mi | 8 |
| 2. Perry Jubilee Park | 0.1 mi | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Landmarks
2 places in Perry on the National Register of Historic Places.
