The Town FilesPerry, Florida
City in Taylor County · population 6,898 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $150,500
- Household income
- $40,898
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 36.1
Perry is a city of 6,898 people in Taylor County, Florida. The median home is worth $150,500, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks easier by car than 85% of Florida towns, better for cycling than 83% of Florida towns.
How Perry ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Perry is worth $150,500, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $40,898, which is more affordable than 77% of Florida towns. Median rent is $986 a month. 59.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Perry | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $150,500 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $986 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $40,898 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 59.5% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Perry
| People | Perry | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.8% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 27.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.3% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.9% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 6.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.9% | — |
| Work from home | 11.5% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 16.2 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.2% | 92.4% |
Weather in Perry
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 43.4°F. About 55.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 95 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 25 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Perry since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on June 16, 2023 about 1.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 16, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 18, 2009.
Severe weather in Taylor County since 1996
Taylor County has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
Jobs and pay in Taylor County
Taylor County had 5,715 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,934 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Perry itself the ACS puts it at 6.4%.
Public schools in Perry
6 public schools with 2,593 students, about 20.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAYLOR COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 671 | 23.1 |
| TAYLOR COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL | K-2 | 635 | 18.7 |
| TAYLOR COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 583 | 21.6 |
| TAYLOR COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 552 | 16.2 |
| TAYLOR COUNTY PRE-K | PK-PK | 152 | 152.0 |
| TAYLOR COUNTY JAIL SERVICES | 8-12 | — | — |
Towns near Perry
- Madison, FL27.0 mi · 2,912 people · home $78,500
Perry questions
Is Perry, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Perry scores better for retirees than 31% of Florida towns and quieter than 67%. 17.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.1).
How much does a house cost in Perry?
The median owner-occupied home in Perry is valued at $150,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,898, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $986 a month.
What is the weather like in Perry?
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 43.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Perry get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Perry since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on June 16, 2023. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)