At a Glance
Median Income
$41,603
$21,407 per capita
Home Value
$151,900
Zillow: $173,151
Median Rent
$850/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
72/100K
883/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
78.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
28.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.7%
27.0% smoking rate
How Rayne Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rayne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rayne a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rayne residents earn a median household income of $41,603 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,407. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,460 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rayne is $151,900 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,151. Median rent is $850/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Rayne reports 72 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 883/100K.
Education
6.7% of adults in Rayne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
78.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rayne has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population7,147
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density1,871/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
D
Median Income$41,603
Per Capita$21,407
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty28.3%
County GDP$2,067M
Avg Weekly Wage$867
Housing
A+
Home Value$151,900
Rent$850
Ownership52.3%
Zillow$173,151
Housing Units3,162
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent72/100K
Property883/100K
Health
Obesity46.7%
Diabetes17.8%
Smoking27.0%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death14,440/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain63.5 in/yr
Elevation30 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+78.5%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 18%
Commute27 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Rayne was founded in 1883.
The median home in Rayne was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.