Raymond, NH

New Hampshire · Metropolitan Area

Raymond is a small town in New Hampshire with a population of 3,881. Residents earn $70,804 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,881 Population 599/sq mi density
$70,804 Median Income $35,066 per capita
$292,200 Home Value $475,089 Zillow
$1,092 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
156 Violent Crime/100K 1,298 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$70,804 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$292,200 home value, $1,092/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K (59% below avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,804
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $292,200
4% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 156/100K
59% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.4%
31% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,092
6% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.3%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.6%
0% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.1%
67% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,881
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density599/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,804
Per Capita$35,066
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$7,984M
Commute29 min

Housing

A
Home Value$292,200
Rent$1,092
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$475,089

Crime

F
Violent156/100K
Property1,298/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault88/100K
Burglary293/100K

Health

Obesity34.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.4%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Elevation200 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+89.5%
School Score6.29

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute29 min
Libraries14

Is Raymond a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Raymond receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. 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 $70,804, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Raymond is $292,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,092 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Raymond is below the national average at 156 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,298 per 100,000, 34% below the national average.

Education

23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Raymond experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches, including 56.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Raymond has a population of 3,881 with a density of 599 people per square mile. The median age is 42.6 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.5%), with 1.6% Hispanic.

Population

3,881
Total Population
599
People / sq mi
42.6yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
6.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Raymond vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.7%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.3%
75% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Raymond vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Raymond is $70,804, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Raymond vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,804
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,066
Avg Weekly Wage$1,244
IRS Avg AGI$87,294

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.1%
67% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,189
County GDP$7,984M

Business (County)

Restaurants306
Healthcare311
Retail402
Manufacturing141

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,553
173% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.27%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.5 min
Work from Home14.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Raymond is $292,200, 4% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,092 (6% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $475,089.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$292,200
4% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$475,089
Median List Price$639,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$639,900
$/Sq Ft$218
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio95.7%
Price Drops40.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,092
6% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,322
1 Bedroom$1,422
2 Bedrooms$1,851
3 Bedrooms$2,386
4 Bedrooms$2,650

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,553
173% above US avg
Effective Rate3.27%
In Raymond, 34.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.4% report depression. 22.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Raymond vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.3%
7% above US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure31.7%
Asthma11.2%
COPD6.4%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.2%
Physical Inactivity22.3%
Depression25.4%
Mental Distress18.8%
Physical Distress12.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.5%
Checkup Rate74.9%
Premature Death7,468/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access90.3%
Healthcare Facilities311
Raymond has a violent crime rate of 156 per 100,000 residents, 59% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,298 per 100,000 (34% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent156.1/100K
59% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape58.6/100K
Robbery9.8/100K
Assault87.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,297.9/100K
34% below US avg
Burglary292.8/100K
Theft995.4/100K
Vehicle Theft9.8/100K
Arson9.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Raymond has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.3 inches
22% above US avg
Snowfall56.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Area6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²)
Population Density599/sq mi
Coordinates43.0356°N, 71.1755°W
County FIPS33017
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 12.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 43.5%
D 55.5%

Winner: Democrat by 12.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.4%
31% below US avg
High School+89.5%
School Test Score6.29
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density599/sq mi
Total Area6.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities311
Restaurants306
Retail Stores402

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.5 min
Work from Home14.5%

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