At a Glance
Median Income
$42,148
$20,365 per capita
Home Value
$48,200
Zillow: $114,662
Median Rent
$945/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,157/100K
2,231/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
69.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
22.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.3%
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
312 sunny days/yr
How Raymondville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Raymondville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Raymondville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Raymondville residents earn a median household income of $42,148 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,365. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 318 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Raymondville is $48,200 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,662. Median rent is $945/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Raymondville reports 1,157 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 204% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,231/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
8.1% of adults in Raymondville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
69.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Raymondville has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population10,243
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density2,486/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$42,148
Per Capita$20,365
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty22.3%
County GDP$684M
Avg Weekly Wage$861
Housing
A+
Home Value$48,200
Rent$945
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$114,662
Housing Units3,189
Rent Burden25.0%
Crime
F
Violent1,157/100K
Property2,231/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault1,056/100K
Burglary991/100K
Health
Obesity45.3%
Diabetes20.1%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death11,567/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain25.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation29 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+69.7%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute16 min
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations6
Did You Know?
Raymondville was founded in 1904.
The median home in Raymondville was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Valley International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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