About Perry
Set in the central part of Michigan, Perry is a small town, home to 2,129 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Perry is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.6 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 819 residents per square mile.
📰 Perry News Today
- John James wins Republican primary for Michigan governor over Perry Johnson Bridge Michigan · Aug 5
- Frederick Kenneth Perry Obituary (1939 - 2026) - Taylor, MI - MLive.com MLive.com · Aug 13
- John James wins Republican primary for Michigan governor over Perry Johnson BridgeDetroit · Aug 4
- Perry Johnson after loss to John James: 'We want to have a better Michigan' WWMT · Aug 5
- Michigan primary: John James victory speech FOX 2 Detroit · Aug 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Perry Unique
- One of 14 places in the US named Perry — but the Michigan one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Perry
- Brent's Pizza — pizza
- Johnny V’s Smoke Shack — barbecue
- Amy's Downtown Diner — diner
- Biggby Coffee — coffee shop (café)
- Charlie's Bar & Grill
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Perry
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Perry
- Perry Elementary
- Perry High School
- Perry Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMichigan
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,129
Rank in state#243 of 533
Land area2.6 sq mi
Density819/sq mi
Coordinates42.8320, -84.2201