At a Glance
Median Income
$62,813
$33,393 per capita
Home Value
$210,400
Zillow: $243,537
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
33.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
16.0% smoking rate
How Raymond Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Raymond's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Raymond a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Raymond residents earn a median household income of $62,813 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,393. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,947 business establishments, including 323 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Raymond is $210,400 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,537. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 33.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
15.6% of adults in Raymond hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Raymond has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population843
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density514/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans12.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,813
Per Capita$33,393
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$10,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147
Housing
A+
Home Value$210,400
Rent$1,125
Ownership91.8%
Zillow$243,537
Housing Units331
Rent Burden33.5%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,993/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain36.3 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation910 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Raymond was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 323 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.