Raytown, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Raytown, MO
At a Glance
How Raytown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Raytown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Raytown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Raytown residents earn a median household income of $67,227 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,265. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Raytown is $162,000 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,260. Median rent is $1,213/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Raytown reports 861 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 126% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,782/100K. The murder rate is 10.4/100K.
Education
22.8% of adults in Raytown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Raytown has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches.