Lucius Green House · National Register of Historic Places
Perry’s story
207 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1870.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1819Perry is settled
PerryOH
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
1,599
2025 Census estimate · −0.2% since 2020
Median home value
$255K
Census ACS
Household income
$94K
median
Median age
37.4
years
Jobs based here
560
A commuter town
Is Perry a good place to live?
Perry’s best subject grade is an A− for history. On hazard risk, just 41 of Ohio’s 1,718 towns do better. Perry's schools rank ahead of 75% of Ohio towns. Among 994 Ohio towns, just 9 have a lower July high than Perry. Perry’s trail density is 0.9 miles per square mile, against 0.2 in Ohio’s towns and 0.4 across U.S. towns. Lucius Green House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Perry has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Perry stand out
Where Perry beats most towns.
A commuter town
94% of working residents leave Perry for work
Where Perry’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
560jobs based in Perry
6%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Perry grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Perry is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 5% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA+Open →SchoolsA−Open →Jobs & incomeB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7 of 20; 2.6% of households have no car; 1.3% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →HealthLake Health 8.6 miles awayB−Open →Cost of livingTypical home $255K, 3.6 years of the Cleveland metro’s $71K median household incomeB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors2 miles of trails; 2% conserved landB+Open →History1 place on the National Register; 8 notable people born hereA−Open →Civic life3.5 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Perry: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Perry, and how to reach them.
PowerThe Illuminating Company16.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterLake County East Water SubdistrictNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Perry’s trash rules yet
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.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Lake County Board of ElectionsLake County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP code4408144081 100%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 Perry.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A+
Very low risk in Perry, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 95% of U.S. communities.
5risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
Perry has 0.6 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Perry for work: only 6% work in town. Jobs based in Perry grew to 560 in 2023, 64 more than in 2013. At $94,000, Perry’s median household income is where Ohio’s towns sit at $75,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000.
6%work in town
| Perry | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 8.6% | 9.7% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Perry6%
Mentor19%
Cleveland10%
Painesville7%
Willoughby5%
14 mi
median commute distance
560
jobs based in Perry
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 42% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Perry has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Perry has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 81°, January nights drop to 21° and about 114 inches of snow falls in a winter.
114″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–37°
Spring39–56°
Summer62–79°
Fall46–62°
Nov 9
typical first frost
Apr 15
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
More children than Ohio overall
Children under 18 are 26% of residents (22% statewide). The median age in Perry is 37.4 years. 31% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Ohio.
37.4median age · OH 39.7
| Perry | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 26% | 22% | 22% |
| Median age | 37.4 years | 41.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 16% | 20% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 31% | 24% | 29% |
PerryOhioUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school32%
Some college25%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s18%
Graduate13%
Women and men · all residents
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.4 points. Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Perry | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.9% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 18.1% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15.2% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.2% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.3% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.1% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.2% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.9% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 32.1% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 24.6% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.2% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17.9% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13.2% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,600, single groups can be off by several points
HealthB−
Perry is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns
Perry beats the Ohio average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 31% of adults feel lonely in Perry.
53%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Perry | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 34% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 38% | 36% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 9.9% | 13% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 17% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
6 better25 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Perry | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.6% | 15.3% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.9% | 14.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10% | 8.7% |
Lake Health
8.6 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
OutdoorsB+
Conserved land covers 1.7% of Perry
2.1 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is Lee Lydic Park, at 21 acres.
1.7%conserved
1.7%
conserved · 25 of 1,442 acres
2.1 mi
of trails · 0.9 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lee Lydic Park | — | 21 |
| 2. Perry Park | — | 12 |
| 3. R.G. Few Arboretum | — | 7 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HousingCost of living grade B−
A home in Perry sells for about $300K at the median
89% of Perry households own their home.
$300Kmedian sale price
| Perry | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 89% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $950 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
4
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 62 attractions →Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and 44 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Perry. Close and well known come first.
Big draw34 mi MuseumRock and Roll Hall of Fame580K visitors a year
Big draw34 mi LakeLake Erie
Big draw34 mi Stadium & arenaProgressive Field
34 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Field
33 mi National ParkCuyahoga Valley National Park3.0M visitors a year
34 mi Stadium & arenaRocket ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: MusikAnimal, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lake Erie: NOAA, Public domain · Progressive Field: Jsawczuk, Public domain · Huntington Bank Field: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Unknown, Public domain · Rocket Arena: Cards84664, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Perry
19pages on Perry
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Perry
Lake Erie CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Painesville6.4 mi$37,634 tuitionLakeland Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Kirtland14.4 mi$3,872 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Perry residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
Famous people from Perry
8 notable people were born in Perry.
B
Brandon StaleyAmerican football player and coach · born 1982L
Luke FarrellAmerican football player · born 1997
A
Anthony KukwaAmerican football player · born 1992About Perry
Village in Ohio, United States
Perry is a village in Lake County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,602 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 699 ft
- ZIP code
- 44081
Questions about Perry
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Perry, OH expensive?
The typical home is worth about $255,000, 4% above the Ohio typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.
What is Perry, OH known for?
8 notable people were born here, including William B. Allison and Manuel Herrick.