Living in Raiford, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Raiford · Census data 2020–2024
Raiford has 382 residents with a median age of 29.8. The median household income is $63,281 (15% lower than the Florida median), the median rent is $945/month.
Raiford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Raiford at a glance
- Population
- 382
- Median age
- 29.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $63,281State: $74,568
- Median rent
- $945/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 62%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.8%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Raiford a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 8.6%.
The weather is best in March–April and November–December.
Cost of living in Raiford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Raiford the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $945 per month, which is 23.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,295 a month in housing costs.
Raiford median household income
The median household income in Raiford is $63,281 and the income per person is $29,979. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Raiford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 151
- Owner-occupied
- 62%
- Renter-occupied
- 38%
- Vacant
- 14.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.96
Raiford demographics
- Population
- 382
- Median age
- 29.8
- Under 18
- 36.9%
- 65 and older
- 11.3%
- Households
- 129
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Raiford ›
Education in Raiford
9.8% of adults 25 and older in Raiford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Raiford
- Unemployment rate
- 8.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 28.1%
- Drive alone
- 68.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Raiford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiford | 382 | $63,281 | — | $945 |
| Lake Butler | 1,601 | $49,922 | $167,800 | $774 |
| Lawtey | 897 | $51,944 | $167,500 | $723 |
| Starke | 5,877 | $52,258 | $214,300 | $840 |
| Brooker | 223 | $71,875 | $198,200 | $1,025 |
| Worthington Springs | 279 | $48,750 | $183,300 | $1,109 |
| Hampton | 499 | $42,344 | $94,300 | $796 |
| Glen St. Mary | 612 | $59,167 | $301,900 | $1,000 |
| Macclenny | 7,748 | $73,942 | $261,800 | $1,384 |
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What is the median household income in Raiford, FL?
The median household income in Raiford is $63,281, 15% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Raiford?
The median gross rent in Raiford is $945 per month, about 23.1% of household income.
Is Raiford, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 8.6%.
What is the median age in Raiford?
The median age in Raiford is 29.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Raiford?
The average commute to work in Raiford is 32 minutes; 28.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Raiford?
The unemployment rate in Raiford is 8.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Raiford?
9.8% of adults in Raiford have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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