At a Glance
Median Income
$46,875
$14,256 per capita
Home Value
$206,000
Zillow: $162,011
Median Rent
$689/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
103/100K
1,952/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.3%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
304 sunny days/yr
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
3.4 / 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 $46,875 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,256. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,699 business establishments, including 493 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Raymond is $206,000 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,011. Median rent is $689/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Raymond reports 103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,952/100K.
Education
47.3% of adults in Raymond hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Raymond has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,856
Median Age20.6 yrs
Density644/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,875
Per Capita$14,256
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$15,444M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,143
Housing
A
Home Value$206,000
Rent$689
Ownership60.1%
Zillow$162,011
Housing Units406
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
F
Violent103/100K
Property1,952/100K
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death16,086/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain51.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation265 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.3%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+22.2%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 26% / D 72%
Commute18 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Raymond was founded in 1829.
The median home in Raymond was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 493 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.
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