Heritage Theatre, 2010
Perry’s story
173 years in pictures
Census counts: 260 in 1900, 5,555 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2010 and 3 maps from 1955 on.
- 1853Perry is settled
PerryUT
A town of 6,226, settled in 1853.
2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Ntsimp · Public domain
Population
6,226
2025 Census estimate · +12.2% since 2020
Typical home
$526K
+1.9% in a year
Household income
$113K
median
Median age
33.5
years
Jobs based here
1,250
A commuter town
TownGrade
A−
#53 of 118 in UT
Is Perry a good place to live?
Perry grades A− overall, ranked 53rd of 118 in Utah, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. The median household earns $113K and CDC estimates put its residents' health ahead of 92% of the country. Its lowest everyday mark is in safety: it reports more crime per resident than 61% of U.S. towns, including 8 violent crimes reported to the FBI in 2025. A typical home there costs about $526K, 6.3 years of the Brigham City area’s $84K median household income. Perry’s concentration of trails is 3.8 miles per square mile, above both the Utah town median (1.1) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). On the outdoors, just 9 of Utah’s 173 towns do better. Perry's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 91% of U.S. towns.
What makes Perry stand out
Where Perry beats most towns.
A growing town
Perry has grown 38% since 2010
4,512 counted in 2010 and 5,555 in 2020; an estimated 6,226 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 12.2% since 2020, after 23.1% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Perry grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Utah), ordered by how far Perry is from typical.
Jobs & incomeAOpen →HealthBrigham City Community Hospital 2.1 miles awayAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 13.7 of 20; 0.6% of households have no car; 0.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB+Open →SafetyC+Open →Cost of livingBOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 43% of U.S. communities; earthquakes tops the listB−Open →SchoolsB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors21% conserved landAOpen →History1 notable person born hereC−Open →Civic life2.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
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.
PowerRocky Mountain Power13.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPerry City water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Perry’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Utah you can register online until 11 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 11 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereBox Elder County ClerkBox Elder County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code8430284302 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 13, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Perry.
Perry has seen reported crime fall by a third or more and has added half again as many jobs in ten years.
OutdoorsA
21.3% of the land in Perry is protected from building
The biggest place to walk is Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, 475 acres with 3 miles of trail. 30 miles of trail in 11 parks and preserves.
#6for trails in UT
21.3%
conserved · 1,088 of 5,096 acres
30 mi
of trails · 3.8 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge | 3 mi | 475 |
| 2. Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest | 2.6 mi | 256 |
| 3. Cherry Ridge Pit | 0.4 mi | 14 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsB−
Public schools in Perry fall behind 51% of Utah districts
Public schools: the Box Elder District. One of its 2 schools is below, with the reason it’s listed.
49%of UT districts it outscoresB−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Mile Creek SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades 2–5 | Grades 2–5 | 531 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within UT on state tests and graduation
HealthA
For health, Perry earns an A
Among adults in Perry, 11% binge drink, close to Utah’s towns (11%) and below U.S. towns (16%). In Perry, 30% of adults feel lonely. The town beats the Utah average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
92%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Perry | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 11% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 7.6% | 8% | 14% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 33% | 33% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 17% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Utah
8 better23 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Perry | UT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.4% | 12.4% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.3% | 10.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 8.6% | 7.2% |
Brigham City Community Hospital
2.1 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
72nd
percentile among UT towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
Most of Perry’s workers commute out: the town has 0.4 jobs for each of them
Jobs based here grew from 815 in 2013 to 1,250.
Commuting out is the norm in Perry: 5% of working residents work locally. Employers in Perry added 435 jobs between 2013 and 2023, to 1,250. For residents in the town, the share who live below the poverty line is 2.3%. The top destinations are Brigham City (19%), Ogden (12%) and Salt Lake City (7%).
5%work in town
| Perry | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 2.3% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $113,000 | $101,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.1% | 8.5% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Perry5%
Brigham City19%
Ogden12%
Salt Lake City7%
Logan3%
20 mi
median commute distance
1,250
jobs based in Perry
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 67% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
38″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–38°
Spring37–61°
Summer56–87°
Fall37–64°
Oct 5
typical first frost
May 5
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
SafetyC+
For safety, Perry earns a C+
Reported crimes fell from 121 to 86 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
The property crime rate for Perry comes to 12.5 per 1,000 residents. The violent offense rate for Perry comes to 1.3 per 1,000 residents.
39%of U.S. towns report more crimeC+Safety Grade
| Perry | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 12.5 per 1,000 residents | 8.6 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1.3 per 1,000 residents | 1.4 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Perry1.3
Utah2.2
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Perry12.5
Utah13.2
U.S.15.5
39th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
28th
percentile among UT towns
8
violent crimes reported in 2025
78
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Who lives here
Young adults are less common in Perry than in Utah
Among residents in Perry, 12% are 65 or older. Adults 18 to 34 are just over a fifth of residents (26% statewide). The town is growing: up 12% since 2020, to 6,226 residents (2025 estimate). In Perry, the median age is 33.5 years.
33.5median age · UT 32
| Perry | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 30% | 30% | 22% |
| Median age | 33.5 years | 32.6 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 12% | 11% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 35% | 36% | 29% |
PerryUtahUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school20%
Some college34%
Associate’s7%
Bachelor’s27%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.6 points. Across Utah, 49.3% of residents are women.
| Perry | UT | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.8% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 17.6% | 13.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.1% | 11.6% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.3% | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.4% | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.7% | 11% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.5% | 9.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 6.4% | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.2% | 4.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.3% | 6.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 19.8% | 22.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 33.8% | 23.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 27.4% | 24.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.6% | 13% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Perry, mostly earthquakes
52% of Perry’s expected losses from natural hazards come from earthquakes, followed by inland flooding at 22%. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 57% of U.S. communities.
43risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesInland floodingStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade B
For cost of living, Perry earns a B
The typical home value locally is about $526,000, up 1.9% in a year, close to the Utah typical home. 95% of Perry households are owner-occupiers. Its midpoint rent is $992 a month.
$526KZillow home value
| Perry | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 95% | 79% | 73% |
| Median rent | $992 a month | $1,542 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Perry$526K
Utah$533K
+1.9%
value change, 1 year
3
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 53 attractions →Great Salt Lake and 19 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Perry. Close and well known come first.
Big draw35 mi LakeGreat Salt Lake
8 mi MountainBen Lomond Mountain
33 mi LandmarkSpiral Jetty
34 mi Theme parkLagoon Amusement Park20 mi Ski areaSnowbasin Resort157 runs · 3,000 ft vertical16 mi Ski areaPowder Mountain Ski Resort155 runs · 2,755 ft verticalSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Great Salt Lake: Copernicus Sentinel-2, ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 igo · Ben Lomond Mountain: Joe Tordiff, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Spiral Jetty: Sculpture: Robert Smithson 1938-1973Image:Soren.harward at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Lagoon Amusement Park: Davehi1, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Perry
20pages on Perry
The big questions
SchoolsB−Behind 51% of UT districts · 2 schoolsSafetyC+1.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthABetter than UT on 8 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB$526K typical home · up 1.9% in a yearWork & commuteA$113K median household income · 1,250 jobs hereNatural hazardsB−FEMA risk higher than 43% of U.S. communities · earthquakes
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Perry; the nearest are
Weber State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Ogden19.4 mi$6,557 in-state tuitionSalt Lake Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Salt Lake City55 mi$4,426 in-state tuition
About 7 of every 100 Perry residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Utah.
Get outside
30 miles of trails in Perry
21.3% of the town is conserved land, across 11 parks and preserves.
3
Cherry Ridge Pit0.4 mi of trails · 14 acres
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
About Perry
City in Utah, United States
Perry is a city in Box Elder County, Utah, United States. The population was 5,555 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1853
- Area
- 8.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 4,367 ft
- Area code
- 435
Perry’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Perry.
Brigham CityWillardPerry
How the neighbors grade
| Town | UT rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry | #53 | A− | B | C+ | B− | A |
| Brigham City | #81 | B | B− | B | B− | B+ |
| Willard | — | — | B− | B+ | B− | A |
Willard has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Compare Perry with a neighbor →
Questions about Perry
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Perry, UT a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Perry grades A− overall, better than 79% of U.S. towns and #53 of 118 in Utah. It grades A for health, C+ for safety and B− for schools.
Is Perry, UT expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.