Des Moines metro, IA relocation guide
Moving to Perry, IA
$194,950Median listing price
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About Perry
- City in northwestern Dallas County, population 7,836 (2020 census; 2025 estimate ~8,208), motto "Make yourself at home!" - Railroad and agribusiness town on the North Raccoon River; the 2024 Tyson pork plant closure reshaped the local economy, with redevelopment efforts underway. - Cultural hub: restored Hotel Pattee (National Register), Carnegie Library Museum, and the annual Art on the Prairie festival.
Home prices in Perry
The median listing price in Perry is $194,950.
Top places in Perry
- Hotel Pattee (historic luxury hotel, National Register)
- Carnegie Library Museum
- Raccoon River Valley Trail north-loop trailhead
- Art on the Prairie festival
- North Raccoon River parks and canoe access
- Historic downtown storefronts
Commuting from Perry
- About 35 miles northwest of downtown Des Moines; typical drive 35–40 minutes via IA-141.
Perry FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Perry, IA?
The median listing price in Perry is $194,950. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Perry, IA?
About 35 miles northwest of downtown Des Moines; typical drive 35–40 minutes via IA-141.
Town links
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.