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Rāya, India

Uttar Pradesh · India

Rāya is a small city in Uttar Pradesh, India with a population of 20,008. Elevation: 607 ft (185 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
20,008 Population 7,410/sq mi density
607 ft Elevation 185 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
26.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,200 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$1,200 median income, 5.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$8,500 home value, $30/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population20,008
Median Age23.0 yrs
Density7,410/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$1,200
Per Capita$900
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty28.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$8,500
Rent$30
Housing Units8,003
Rent Burden30.6%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain26.7 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation607 ft (185 m)
Population20,008
Population Density7,410 / sq mi
Elevation607 ft (185 m)
Coordinates27.5561°, 77.7897°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceUttar Pradesh
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation26.7 inches (679 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,200
Median Age23.0 years

About Rāya

Rāya is a small city in India (Uttar Pradesh) with a population of 20,008. The city sits at an elevation of 607 feet (185 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Rāya has a population of 20,008 with a density of 7,410 people per square mile, spread across 2.7 square miles. The median age is 23.0 years, 41% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

20,008
Total Population
7,410
People / sq mi
23.0yrs
Median Age
41% below India avg
2.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Rāya vs India Average

The median household income in Rāya is $1,200, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $900 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $17, 99% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 360 business establishments.

Income: Rāya vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,200
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$900
Avg Weekly Wage$17

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above India avg
Poverty Rate28.0%
126% above India avg
Establishments (County)360

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rāya is $8,500, 97% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $30 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 8,003 total housing units in the city. 30.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$8,500
97% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$30
97% below India avg
Rent Burden30.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units8,003

Property Tax

Climate in Rāya

Rāya has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F). The hottest month is Jun (36.2°C), the coldest is Jan (13.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 726 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.3°C / 56°F 2.3° / 26.3° 26.4
Feb 17.7°C / 64°F 5.7° / 32° 11.5
Mar 24.2°C / 76°F 10.2° / 39.8° 21.5
Apr 30.9°C / 88°F 17.2° / 43.6° 10.1
May 34.6°C / 94°F 22° / 47° 36.2
Jun 36.2°C / 97°F 25.9° / 46.4° 51.7
Jul 32.5°C / 91°F 26.1° / 42.5° 203.7
Aug 29.7°C / 86°F 24.4° / 36.8° 159.9
Sep 29.1°C / 84°F 22.1° / 36.7° 160.6
Oct 25.7°C / 78°F 15.8° / 35.7° 33.8
Nov 20.6°C / 69°F 10.6° / 32.2° 3.8
Dec 15.2°C / 59°F 3.5° / 27.5° 7.0
Rāya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 607 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above India avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation607 ft (185 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density7,410/sq mi
Coordinates27.5561°N, 77.7897°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"
30% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.37"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Feb 17, 2025.

Jul 3, 2020 9 km NNW of B?wal, India M4.3 139 km
Sep 7, 2011 6 km NE of Pitampura, India M4.3 143 km
Feb 17, 2025 10 km SSE of Nāngloi Jāt, India M4.2 133 km
Mar 16, 1999 16 km E of Kh?npur, India M4.2 115 km
Mar 16, 2019 13 km W of Govindgarh, India M4.0 91 km
Apr 12, 2020 Haryana-Delhi-Uttar Pradesh region, India M3.8 148 km
Apr 28, 2001 13 km W of Najafgarh, India M3.7 148 km
May 10, 2020 6 km ESE of Loni, India M3.7 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
April 85°F (29°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 93°F (34°C) 0.3 in
June 94°F (34°C) 1.3 in Warmest
July 88°F (31°C) 7.6 in
August 85°F (29°C) 9.4 in Wettest
September 84°F (29°C) 4.9 in
October 79°F (26°C) 1.3 in
November 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in

Rāya has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 58°F in January to 94°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.4") and April the driest (0.1").

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Museums in Rāya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum

Gas Stations in Rāya

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #670795244
IN #672257406
IN #672257432

Shopping Malls in Rāya

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rudr Shiva by Mama Yadav

Airports Near Rāya

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Noida International AirportDXNLarge Airport
Agra Airport / Agra Air Force StationAGRMedium Airport
Aligarh AirportHRHSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Rāya

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Brij Chikitsa Sansthan
Brij Health Care & Research Center
Chauhan Clinic
Dr. C L Dullo Clinic
Dr.Gopal Eye Laser and Phaco Centre
Jyoti Nursing Home, Mathura
Narula Nursing Home, Mathura
Shanti Nursing Home, Mathura
Surendra Nursing Home, Mathura
Uppal Nursing Home
Verman Nursing Home
Vipin Nursing Home

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rāya

What is the population of Rāya?

Rāya has a population of 20,008 residents and is located in India. The population density is 7,410 people per square mile, spread across 2.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 23.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Rāya expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,200, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $8,500 (97% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $30 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Rāya?

Rāya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.7 inches.

How is the job market in Rāya?

The unemployment rate in Rāya is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $17. There are 360 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rāya?

The median home value in Rāya is $8,500. For renters, the median monthly rent is $30.

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