Raiford, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Union County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
286 Population 520/sq mi density
$101,900 Home Value $223,122 Zillow
$933 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Raiford, FL

At a Glance

Home Value
$101,900
64% below
Zillow: $223,122
Median Rent
$933/mo
20% below
31.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
80% below
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
11.2%
211% above
33.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
21.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F

How Raiford Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Raiford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
36%
Rent
80%
Poverty
272%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
311%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Raiford a Good Place to Live?

D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Raiford is $101,900 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,122. Median rent is $933/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Education

6.7% of adults in Raiford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Raiford has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population286
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density520/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans12.4%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$16,758
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty33.7%
County GDP$533M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017

Housing

Home Value$101,900
Rent$933
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$223,122
Housing Units129
Rent Burden31.7%

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death17,101/100K

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
Rain53.4 in/yr
Elevation128 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Raiford was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Gainesville Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.510 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.