At a Glance
Median Income
$54,479
$25,373 per capita
Home Value
$108,000
Zillow: $118,974
Median Rent
$500/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
235/100K
1,438/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Rayland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rayland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rayland a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rayland residents earn a median household income of $54,479 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,373. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,794 business establishments, including 140 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rayland is $108,000 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $118,974. Median rent is $500/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Rayland reports 235 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,438/100K.
Education
8.5% of adults in Rayland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rayland has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population494
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density1,051/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,479
Per Capita$25,373
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$5,057M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,000
Rent$500
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$118,974
Housing Units228
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent235/100K
Property1,438/100K
Health
Obesity43.5%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,927/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation676 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute25 min
Broadband74.5%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Rayland was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 140 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.