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Raleigh, MS
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Raleigh, MS
At a Glance
How Raleigh Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Raleigh's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Raleigh a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Raleigh residents earn a median household income of $35,833 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,241. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 196 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Raleigh is $110,700 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,822. Median rent is $475/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Raleigh reports 45 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,504/100K.
Education
7.2% of adults in Raleigh hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Raleigh has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.