Cleveland metro, OH relocation guide
Moving to Perry, OH
About Perry
Perry is a village in Lake County, Ohio, United States. It is named in honor of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry to commemorate his victory over the British fleet at the Battle of Lake Erie in September 1813. The battle was a turning point in the western theater during the War of 1812. Perry is known for its public schools, whose recent construction was influenced by the nearby Perry Nuclear Generating Station. It sits about 42 miles northeast of downtown Cleveland. Median listing price (September 2026): $352,950 (Realtor.com Lake County market page, "Key indicators as of September 2026"; read September 25, 2026).
Home prices in Perry
The median listing price in Perry is $352,950.
Top places in Perry
- Perry Public Library
- Grand River and Lake Erie access nearby.
- Perry Township parks and community sports fields.
Commuting from Perry
- Driving: approximately 42 miles to downtown Cleveland via SR-2/I-90 — roughly 45–55 minutes without traffic (distance approximate; drive-time estimate).
- Rail: None — no GCRTA or commuter rail reaches this community.
- Bus/transit: LAKETRAN operates local bus service in Lake County; no direct public transit link to Cleveland found.
Schools in Perry
Public schools: Perry Local School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Perry FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Perry, OH?
The median listing price in Perry is $352,950. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026 - How is the commute from Perry, OH?
Driving: approximately 42 miles to downtown Cleveland via SR-2/I-90 — roughly 45–55 minutes without traffic (distance approximate; drive-time estimate). - Which school district serves Perry, OH?
Perry is served by Perry Local School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.