Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
23%
Perryville, MD
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,255
Population
4,507
Renter Mix
40% Rent
An affordable suburb along Susquehanna River
Riverfront
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Nature
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Affordable
Nestled along the Susquehanna River, Perryville is a quiet small town in the suburbs of northeast Maryland. Perryville is home to great public schools like Perryville Elementary and riverfront community parks and marinas. Although this small town is mainly residential, there are a few lively restaurants and bars around the area. After you find your affordable rental in the area, be sure to check out the Hollywood Casino or Johnny’s Sushi House.
The Perryville train station sits in the south end of town, and residents enjoy the riverfront views, peaceful atmosphere, and close-knit community of Perryville. Residents of Perryville have easy access to Elk Neck State Forest and its vast hiking and horseback riding trails. Interstate 90 and US-40 are easily accessible, so commuting to nearby destinations is a breeze.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$59,751
Average: $81,862
Education
1,085
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,406
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Perryville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Perryville, MD is $1,255 for one bedroom, and $1,509 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Perryville has increased by 3.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,255/month
657 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Perryville, MD is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
421 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
421 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
557 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
557 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
858 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
858 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Havre de Grace Maritime Museum
- Susquehanna State Park
- Plumpton Park Zoo
- Elk Neck State Park
Commuter Rail
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.