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Ray City, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Lanier County County
Ray City, GA
At a Glance
How Ray City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ray City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ray City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ray City residents earn a median household income of $42,344 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,697. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 127 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ray City is $118,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,020. Median rent is $848/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Ray City reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,616/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.3% of adults in Ray City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ray City has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.