At a Glance
Median Income
$42,344
$20,697 per capita
Home Value
$118,800
Zillow: $235,440
Median Rent
$848/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
19.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ray City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 9.3% (158% 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 $235,440. 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.
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 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population906
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density788/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$42,344
Per Capita$20,697
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty18.1%
County GDP$194M
Avg Weekly Wage$858
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,800
Rent$848
Ownership55.4%
Zillow$235,440
Housing Units355
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,926/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain48.4 in/yr
Elevation190 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute22 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Ray City was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Valdosta Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.