The Town FilesPerry, Georgia
City in Houston County · population 20,624 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $225,300
- Household income
- $76,909
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 36.2
Perry is a city of 20,624 people in Houston County, Georgia. The median home is worth $225,300, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks easier by car than 82% of Georgia towns, more upscale than 77% of Georgia towns, better for families than 72% of Georgia towns.
How Perry ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Perry is worth $225,300, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $76,909, which is more affordable than 70% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,132 a month. 64.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Perry | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $225,300 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,132 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $76,909 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 64.8% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Perry
| People | Perry | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.4% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 23.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.8% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.9% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 13.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.6% | — |
| Work from home | 11.6% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 22.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.0% | 88.0% |
Weather in Perry
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 36.3°F. About 51.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 76 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 40 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Perry since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 5, 2022 about 8.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 63 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 12, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 6, 2022.
Severe weather in Houston County since 1996
Houston County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| October 14, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4400: Hurricane Michael |
Jobs and pay in Houston County
Houston County had 65,782 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,953 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Perry itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Public schools in Perry
9 public schools with 6,933 students, about 15.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry High School | 9-12 | 1,584 | 19.1 |
| Perry Middle School | 6-8 | 1,119 | 13.5 |
| Matthew Arthur Elementary School | PK-5 | 882 | 16.3 |
| Mossy Creek Middle School | 6-8 | 770 | 14.8 |
| Kings Chapel Elementary School | PK-5 | 655 | 16.0 |
| Langston Road Primary School | PK-2 | 523 | 15.8 |
| Tucker Elementary School | PK-5 | 493 | 13.3 |
| Morningside Elementary School | PK-5 | 484 | 13.4 |
| Langston Road Elementary School | PK-5 | 423 | 14.1 |
Towns near Perry
- Warner Robins, GA9.5 mi · 80,308 people · home $185,700
- Fort Valley, GA10.4 mi · 8,780 people · home $127,100
- Centerville, GA11.5 mi · 8,228 people · home $194,900
- Byron, GA12.2 mi · 5,702 people · home $253,200
- Unadilla, GA15.0 mi · 3,118 people · home $60,600
- Hawkinsville, GA18.8 mi · 3,980 people · home $159,100
- Montezuma, GA20.9 mi · 3,047 people · home $107,700
- Cochran, GA22.8 mi · 5,026 people · home $112,800
Perry questions
Is Perry, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Perry scores better for retirees than 53% of Georgia towns and quieter than 45%. 14.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.2).
How much does a house cost in Perry?
The median owner-occupied home in Perry is valued at $225,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $76,909, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,132 a month.
What is the weather like in Perry?
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 36.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Perry get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Perry since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 5, 2022. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- 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)