Special Interest
Housing in Perry County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Perry County averages $874/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Pennsylvania median of $1,209 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 24% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Perry County FMR Area are $1,139 for a studio, $1,305 for 1‑bedroom, $1,607 for 2‑bedroom, $2,067 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,128 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $733 increase for a 2-bedroom in Perry County shows a 84% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Perry County was 3.3% in 2024, compared to Pennsylvania at 3.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
