Tallahassee Area

Perry, Fl, named after Civil War General Edward Perry (who later became the 14th Governor of Florida), is home to almost 7,000 residents on a 9 square mile area. It is a small community that enjoys many unique festivals throughout the year. It is situated just several miles from the Gulf of Mexico and 47 miles northwest of the Tallahassee, Florida's state capital. Although the lifestyle is quiet and peaceful in Perry, the residents can easily find outside excitement at the Gulf beaches or on the bustling streets of the nearby college town (Florida State University in Tallahassee. Perry has only one hospital, one airport and one local college along with its local campground and an old fashion drive-in movie theater. Perry real estate is very affordable with current median house values less than $140,000 for single family homes (current rents are also extremely attractive). The local school boards have worked diligently to keep their state educational ratings consistently above stage averages. One can easily enjoy the many blue sky days and warm, year round climate in Perry, FL while living a very affordable lifestyle.