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Raymond, AB

Alberta · Lethbridge Metro

Raymond is a small town in Alberta with a population of 4,199. Residents earn $86,000 per year, which is 14% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
4,199 Population 1,425/sq mi density
$86,000 Median Income $45,800 per capita
$276,000 Home Value
$1,100 Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$86,000 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$276,000 home value, $1,100/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $86,000
14% higher than US avg
Home Value $276,000
2% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.5%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,100
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.1%
125% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.0%
19% lower than US avg

How Raymond Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,199
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density1,425/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B+
Median Income$86,000
Per Capita$45,800
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty10.0%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$276,000
Rent$1,100
Ownership86.8%
Housing Units1,330
Rent Burden14.4%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain16.4 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation3,140 ft (957 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+34.7%
Graduate+3.2%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Raymond a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Raymond receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Raymond offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Raymond is $86,000, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 8.1%, unemployment is notably high. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Raymond is $276,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,100 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Raymond has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. With 306 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches.

Raymond has a population of 4,199 with a density of 1,425 people per square mile, spread across 3.0 square miles. The median age is 35.2 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.2% female and 49.8% male. The city is predominantly White (95.7%), with 2.7% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.3% of residents.

Population

4,199
Total Population
2021 Census
1,425
People / sq mi
35.2yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
3.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Raymond vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.3%
23% above US avg
Spanish 0.6%
96% below US avg
Other Languages 3.1%

Social Characteristics

Raymond vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Raymond is $86,000, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,800 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $881, 38% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 130 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 14.9% of workers work from home.

Income: Raymond vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$86,000
14% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,800
Avg Weekly Wage$881

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.1%
125% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below US avg
Establishments (County)130

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.3 min
Drive Alone88.8%
Public Transit1.1%
Work from Home14.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Raymond is $276,000, 2% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,100 (5% below the national average of $1,163). 86.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,330 total housing units in the city. 14.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$276,000
2% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,100
5% below US avg
Rent Burden14.4%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership86.8%
Owner-Occupied86.8%
Renter-Occupied13.2%
Housing Units1,330

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Raymond receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Raymond vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Raymond has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,140 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.4°F
21% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,140 ft (957 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density1,425/sq mi
Coordinates49.4638°N, 112.6602°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.4"
57% below US avg
Snowfall 3.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 10, 2024.

Mar 4, 2000 35 km S of Pincher Creek, Canada M4.6 105 km
Aug 16, 1994 27 km W of Chester, Montana M3.9 145 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km SSE of South Browning, Montana M3.8 109 km
May 1, 1997 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.8 37 km
Jun 5, 1991 18 km SW of Shelby, Montana M3.6 130 km
Sep 29, 2009 42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.6 50 km
Jan 20, 2003 10 km S of Little Browning, Montana M3.5 106 km
Jan 3, 2008 13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.5 19 km
Aug 15, 1996 33 km WNW of Sweet Grass, Montana M3.4 47 km
Nov 6, 2002 3 km SSE of Little Browning, Montana M3.4 99 km
Nov 17, 1992 39 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana M3.4 52 km
Sep 7, 2014 36 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.4 38 km
Jan 22, 1993 33 km SSE of Raymond, Canada M3.4 34 km
Jan 1, 1993 20 km WSW of Sweet Grass, Montana M3.4 72 km
Nov 21, 1992 Western Montana M3.4 101 km
Jan 12, 2008 38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada M3.3 132 km
Mar 5, 1995 2 km NW of Cut Bank, Montana M3.3 93 km
Jan 11, 2003 44 km SSE of Magrath, Canada M3.2 47 km
May 29, 2009 11 km S of Little Browning, Montana M3.2 108 km
Oct 15, 2000 33 km SSW of Pincher Creek, Canada M3.2 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GREENHOUSE (14,501 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 GREENHOUSE 14,501 96 km
2002 FOX CREEK 5,949 93 km
2012 BOY 5,706 92 km
2003 POLL HAVEN 4,495 84 km
1996 SHARPSFIRE 4,461 96 km
2003 PARDUE 4,269 91 km
1984 NAPI PEAK 3,680 94 km
2017 WOLVERINE 3,126 80 km
1994 LIVERMORE 1,935 92 km
1994 WALBERGERS 1,732 87 km
2006 MISSION LAKE FIRE 1,100 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 0.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
August 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
October 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 0.7 in

Raymond has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 19°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.6").

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11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 66% below the national average of 33.7%. 34.7% have completed high school. 3.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 88.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.5%
66% below US avg
High School+34.7%
Graduate Degree+3.2%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1,425/sq mi
Total Area3.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.3 min
Drive Alone88.8%
Public Transit1.1%
Work from Home14.9%

Radio Stations near Raymond

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHLB-FM "Wild 95.5" Lethbridge, AB country AAC+ 48 kbps
CFRV-FM "KISS 107.7" Lethbridge, AB adult contemporary, rogers media AAC+ 48 kbps
CKBD 98.1 "2 Day FM" Lethbridge, AB hot adult contemporary AAC+ 57 kbps
CJOC 94.1 "Classic Hits" Lethbridge, AB classic hits AAC+ 57 kbps
CJBZ-FM 93.3."B-93" Lethbridge, AB hot adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Raymond

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fort Whoop-Up
Galt Museum & Archives
Magrath Museum
Raymond Pioneer Museum

Libraries in Raymond

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Lethbridge Public Library - Crossings Branch0.0
Lethbridge Public Library - Main Branch0.0
Magrath Public Library0.0
Raymond Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Raymond

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Broxburn Vegetables & Cafe

Theatres in Raymond

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Raymond Theater

Gas Stations in Raymond

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fas Gas Plus
Town Pump

Banks in Raymond

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ATB

Golf Courses in Raymond

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Raymond Golf Course

Breweries in Raymond

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Spectrum Ale Works

Stadiums & Teams in Raymond

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Raymond

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lethbridge County AirportYQLMedium Airport
Cardston Airport—Small Airport
Del Bonita / Whetstone International Airport—Small Airport
Fort Macleod (Alcock Farm) Airport—Small Airport
Gunnlaugson Airport—Small Airport
Lethbridge (Mercer Field)—Small Airport
Lethbridge / Anderson Field—Small Airport
Lethbridge / J3 Airfield—Small Airport
Milk River (Madge) Airport—Small Airport
Milk River Airport—Small Airport
Rednek Air Airport—Small Airport
Ross International Airport—Small Airport
Ross International Airport—Small Airport
Taber Airport—Small Airport
Vauxhall Airport—Small Airport
Warner Airport—Small Airport
Whetstone International Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Raymond

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Raymond Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Raymond

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cobblestone Chapel
Knight Street Chapel
LDS Stake Centre
LDS Taylor Street Church
Raymond Baptist Church
Taylor Street Chapel

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Frequently Asked Questions About Raymond

What is the population of Raymond?

Raymond has a population of 4,199 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 1,425 people per square mile, spread across 3.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.2 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.2% female and 49.8% male.

Is Raymond expensive to live in?

The median household income is $86,000, 14% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $276,000 (2% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,100 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Raymond safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Raymond receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Raymond?

Raymond has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.4 inches, with 3.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Raymond?

The job market in Raymond faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $881. There are 130 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 14.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Raymond?

The median home value in Raymond is $276,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,100. The homeownership rate is 86.8%.

How are the schools in Raymond?

11.5% of adults in Raymond hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.7% have completed high school. 3.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Raymond?

The average commute in Raymond is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 88.8% of workers drive alone to work, 1.1% use public transit, and 14.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Raymond?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Raymond is 95.7% White, 0.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.7% Asian. 96.3% of residents speak only English at home.

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