Perry, New York 2025

Perry is a city in Wyoming County, New York, United States. The population was 3,535 at the 2020 census. Perry is situated 45 miles due south of Buffalo, New York, and 25 miles northwest of Batavia, New York.

The region was occupied by indigenous peoples for thousands of years before European contact; it was part of the vast territory of the Iroquois Confederacy. European-American settlement began in the late 18th century. The town was formed in 1812 from part of the town of Le Roy.

During the mid-19th century, the village of Perry was an important commercial center, with several industries, including a private bank, a newspaper, and a wagon factory. The village's population peaked around 1890, with over 1,400 residents.

Perry is best known for its state-run campground and park, Letchworth State Park, known as the "Grand Canyon of the East," which features a gorge that is larger than the Grand Canyon. Perry has a historic downtown district with shops, eateries, and a restored train depot.

The village of Perry exercises jurisdiction over zoning, law enforcement, street maintenance, snow removal, water, sewer, and several other services. The town and village governments have separate and distinct jurisdictions. The town government handles the rural areas surrounding the village.

Local Schools in Perry, New York, include; Silver Lake Elementary School, Silver Lake Middle School, and Silver Lake High School. Elba Central School, Elba Elementary School, and Elba Middle School, and High School, serve students living in the southwestern part of Perry.