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Perry, Kansas

city · Jefferson County

At a glance

1,069
Population
$174,000
Median home value (all homes)
43% below U.S. median
$301,919
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$798/mo
Median rent
41% below U.S. median
$82,375
Median household income
5% above U.S. median
25.6 min
Average commute
92.8%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
4.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 88 — 12% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing25% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities4% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost8% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college11 mi
Nearest community college11 mi
Nearest technical college15 mi
High school graduates98.1%
College graduates23.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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