The Town FilesPerryopolis, Pennsylvania
Borough in Fayette County · population 1,705 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $163,700
- Household income
- $61,319
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 21 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 46.3
Perryopolis is a borough of 1,705 people in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $163,700, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks quieter than 91% of Pennsylvania towns, hipper than 82% of Pennsylvania towns, better for retirees than 80% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Perryopolis ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Perryopolis is worth $163,700, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $61,319, which is more affordable than 59% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $772 a month. 77.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Perryopolis | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $163,700 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $772 | $996 |
| Median household income | $61,319 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 77.4% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Perryopolis
| People | Perryopolis | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.3 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.1% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.4% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.0% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 11.5% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 28.2 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.1% | 89.0% |
Weather in Perryopolis
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 20.5°F. About 40.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.4 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 116 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Perryopolis since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 16, 1965 about 7.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 22, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 52 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 20, 1983.
Severe weather in Fayette County since 1996
Fayette County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 1, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4149: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Fayette County
Fayette County had 37,892 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,069 a year. Unemployment was 4.5% in 2023; in Perryopolis itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Public schools in Perryopolis
3 public schools with 1,008 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frazier El Sch | PK-5 | 458 | 14.8 |
| Frazier HS | 9-12 | 316 | 13.7 |
| Frazier MS | 6-8 | 234 | 12.3 |
Towns near Perryopolis
- Perry, PA1.4 mi · 2,338 people · home $211,700
- Star Junction, PA1.9 mi · 518 people · home $146,700
- Washington, PA3.7 mi · 3,894 people · home $135,200
- Jefferson, PA4.3 mi · 2,004 people · home $245,700
- Fayette City, PA4.6 mi · 502 people · home $76,400
- Lower Tyrone, PA4.8 mi · 1,073 people · home $139,700
- Fairhope, PA5.0 mi · 1,146 people · home $128,500
- Franklin, PA5.4 mi · 2,378 people · home $124,400
Perryopolis questions
Is Perryopolis, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Perryopolis scores better for retirees than 80% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 91%. 21.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.3).
How much does a house cost in Perryopolis?
The median owner-occupied home in Perryopolis is valued at $163,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,319, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $772 a month.
What is the weather like in Perryopolis?
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 20.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.9 inches of precipitation a year and 21.4 inches of snow.
Does Perryopolis get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Perryopolis since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 16, 1965. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- 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)