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Perry, NY
Village in Wyoming County, New York.
Population
3,871
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,624
ZIP codes
0
Perry and its ZIP codes
Perry at a glance
- Perry is about 3.9 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,291, 26% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $120,700 (72% below New York) and median rent is $759 a month.
Local data for Perry, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Perry, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,291
Poverty rate
9.9%
Median home value
$120,700
Median rent
$759/mo
Homeownership
66.3%
Bachelor's or higher
23.3%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (782), German Americans (692), Puerto Ricans (205).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wyoming County. PPP loans are for Perry.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,881
12,357 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,586
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$273M
FY 2026, $6,745 per person
How people get to work
Perry, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.5%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked9.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Perry, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
497
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
74
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 15°F
33.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Perry, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Perry
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Silver SpringsVillage | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| CastileVillage | 6.5 mi | 1.4 |
| Mount MorrisVillage | 6.6 mi | 2 |
| LeicesterVillage | 6.7 mi | 0.4 |
| WarsawVillage | 7.3 mi | 4.2 |
| CuylervilleCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.4 |
| GainesvilleVillage | 8.5 mi | 0.9 |
| WyomingVillage | 8.5 mi | 0.7 |
| TuscaroraCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.1 |
| WadsworthCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.5 |
| GreigsvilleCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.7 |
| NundaVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| RetsofCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| PiffardCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| HuntCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| KysorvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Perry, NY in?
- Perry is in Wyoming County, New York.
- What is the population of Perry, NY?
- About 3,871 people live in Perry, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Perry?
- Nearby places include Silver Springs (5.5 mi), Castile (6.5 mi), Mount Morris (6.6 mi), Leicester (6.7 mi), Warsaw (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023