The Town FilesPerryville, Maryland
Town in Cecil County · population 4,391 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $295,200
- Household income
- $77,733
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 40.4
Perryville is a town of 4,391 people in Cecil County, Maryland. The median home is worth $295,200, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks more seaside character than 98% of Maryland towns, easier by car than 85% of Maryland towns, quieter than 82% of Maryland towns.
How Perryville ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Perryville is worth $295,200, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $77,733, which is more affordable than 52% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $916 a month. 65.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Perryville | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $295,200 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $916 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $77,733 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 65.7% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Perryville
| People | Perryville | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.0% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 24.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.4% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 11.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.9% | — |
| Work from home | 10.2% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 27.7 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.1% | 94.3% |
Weather in Perryville
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 24.9°F. About 48.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.7 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 106 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Perryville since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 2, 2002 about 6.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 1, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on August 18, 2011.
Severe weather in Cecil County since 1996
Cecil County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Cecil County
Cecil County had 36,713 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,481 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Perryville itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Perryville
3 public schools with 1,836 students, about 14.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perryville High | 9-12 | 876 | 16.2 |
| Perryville Middle | 6-8 | 536 | 13.1 |
| Perryville Elementary | PK-5 | 424 | 14.6 |
Towns near Perryville
- Havre de Grace, MD3.2 mi · 14,807 people · home $392,900
- North East, MD7.0 mi · 4,085 people · home $292,300
- Aberdeen, MD7.0 mi · 16,254 people · home $261,400
- Rising Sun, MD8.9 mi · 2,740 people · home $309,100
- West Nottingham, PA11.3 mi · 2,764 people · home $281,900
- Riverside, MD11.4 mi · 7,021 people · home $246,100
- Elkton, MD13.1 mi · 15,807 people · home $293,400
- Abingdon, MD13.4 mi · 4,826 people · home $366,200
Perryville questions
Is Perryville, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Perryville scores better for retirees than 68% of Maryland towns and quieter than 82%. 16.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.4).
How much does a house cost in Perryville?
The median owner-occupied home in Perryville is valued at $295,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,733, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $916 a month.
What is the weather like in Perryville?
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 24.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.3 inches of precipitation a year and 17.7 inches of snow.
Does Perryville get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Perryville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 2, 2002. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- 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)