North Perry’s median age is 52.8 years, above both the Ohio town median (41.7 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Only 7 of the 994 Ohio towns we compare have a lower July high than North Perry. The biggest park or preserve is Lakeshore Reservation, at 83 acres. North Perry has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

What makes North Perry stand out

Where North Perry beats most towns.

Jobs vs. working residents

Jobs here918

Residents who work439

Work

A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 94% of U.S. towns

Census LEHD 2023.

Small town

912 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns

Perry Township · 2 mi Perry · 3 mi Painesville Township · 4 mi Madison · 4 mi Madison Township · 7 mi Harpersfield Township · 8 mi

North MadisonNorth Perry

OHMap-doton-North Perry, 2004

North Perry’s story

North Perry in pictures

Census counts: 316 in 1930, 915 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1905 on.

Explore the history →

Getting set up

Moving to North Perry: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in North Perry, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →

PowerThe Illuminating Company16.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA

WaterLake County East Water SubdistrictNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA

Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC

Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have North Perry’s trash rules yet

SchoolsPerry Local School DistrictWhich school depends on your addressNCES

Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.gov

Who runs elections hereDirector, Lake County Board of ElectionsLake County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019

ZIP codes44081, 4405744081 88% · 44057 12%Census 2020

EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.

The data

Ordered by what stands out in North Perry.

Work & commute

With 2.1 jobs for every working resident, North Perry draws in 899 commuters

Most working residents leave North Perry for work: only 4% work in town. 3.3% of North Perry residents live below the poverty line, below both Ohio’s towns (9.1%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Since 2013, North Perry has lost 532 jobs, to 918 in 2023.

4%work in town

	North Perry	Ohio towns	U.S. towns
Below the poverty line	3.3%	9.1%	9.6%
Median household income	$99,000	$75,000	$80,000
Average trip to work	26 minutes	24 minutes	25 minutes
Working residents who work in town	4.3%	6.9%	8%

Where working residents work

In North Perry4%

Mentor14%

Cleveland11%

Perry Township8%

Painesville4%

18 mi

median commute distance

918

jobs based in North Perry

A job hub

jobs vs. working residents

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The jobs here918 jobs based here · A job hub Where people work4% work in North Perry Commute times26 minutes · The average commute How far they goHalf commute less than 18 miles

Census LEHD 2023 · ACS

Natural hazards

In North Perry, the FEMA risk score runs lower than in the typical Ohio or U.S. town

The FEMA risk score in North Perry is 3 of 100. Since 2006, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in North Perry.

3risk score of 100

FEMA risk score

Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind

paid flood claims since 2006

federal disasters paid out here

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What it facesVery low risk Flood claimsSince 2006 Past disasters1 federal disaster · Paid out in North Perry Get ready1.4 events a year, on average · Ready for inland flooding

FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Housing

The typical home in North Perry is valued at about $323K

The typical North Perry home is worth about $323,000, up 6.7% in a year, 31% above the Ohio typical home. 95% of North Perry households own their home.

$323KZillow home value

	North Perry	Ohio towns	U.S. towns
Households that own their home	95%	77%	73%
Median rent	$1,281 a month	$944 a month	$1,185 a month

Typical home value

North Perry$323K

Ohio$246K

+6.7%

value change, 1 year

homes sold in April

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Prices over the yearsUp 6.7% in a year Years of income to buyA typical home costs 3.3 years of income Rents$1,281 a month · Median rent Vs. the neighbors1 bordering town

Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center

Who lives here

Fewer young adults than Ohio overall

Adults 18 to 34 are 13% of residents (22% statewide); people 65 and older are 27% of residents (18% statewide). 37% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in North Perry.

52.8median age · OH 39.7

	North Perry	Ohio towns	U.S. towns
Aged 65 or older	27%	20%	18%
Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+	37%	24%	29%
Under 18	20%	22%	22%

North PerryOhioUnited States

OHU.S.

Ages · share of residents

19%

Education · adults 25 and older

No diploma3%

High school28%

Some college23%

Associate’s10%

Bachelor’s19%

Graduate18%

Women and men · all residents

47% women, 53% men

That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.6 points. Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women.

Ages and education in North Perry
	North Perry	OH	U.S.
Under 10	6.2%	11.7%	11.6%
10 to 17	13.9%	10.3%	10.3%
18 to 24	7.2%	8.9%	9.1%
25 to 34	5.4%	13.2%	13.7%
35 to 44	9.4%	12.5%	13.2%
45 to 54	12.6%	12%	12.2%
55 to 64	18.6%	13.2%	12.7%
65 to 74	18%	10.9%	10.2%
75 and older	8.7%	7.3%	7%
No diploma	2.6%	8.2%	10.4%
High school	27.5%	32.1%	26%
Some college	23.2%	19.3%	19.1%
Associate’s	9.9%	9%	8.8%
Bachelor’s	19.3%	19.3%	21.6%
Graduate	17.5%	12.2%	14.1%

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Ages52.8 median age · 27% are 65 or older Schooling37% have a four-year degree Homes95% own their home · Homeowners Income$99K a year · Median household income

U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 900, single groups can be off by several points

Climate

Snowy winters and pleasant summers in North Perry

North Perry has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 80°, January nights drop to 22° and about 114 inches of snow falls in a winter.

114″snow a winter