Living in Raymond, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Raymond · Census data 2020–2024
Raymond has 899 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $76,711 (about the same as the Iowa median), the median home value is $222,600, the median rent is $1,125/month.
Raymond is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Raymond at a glance
- Population
- 899
- Median age
- 42.9State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $76,711State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $222,600State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $1,125/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 93.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Raymond a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
The weather is best in May and July to September.
Cost of living in Raymond
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Raymond the median home value is $222,600, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month, which is 42.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,667 a month in housing costs.
Raymond median household income
The median household income in Raymond is $76,711 and the income per person is $35,324. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Raymond: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 349
- Owner-occupied
- 93.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.5%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.68
Raymond demographics
- Population
- 899
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 26.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 336
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Raymond ›
Education in Raymond
19% of adults 25 and older in Raymond have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Raymond
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Raymond vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond | 899 | $76,711 | $222,600 | $1,125 |
| Elk Run Heights | 964 | $76,500 | $171,200 | $1,125 |
| Evansdale | 4,518 | $60,397 | $150,300 | $979 |
| Gilbertville | 761 | $79,583 | $197,400 | $643 |
| Washburn | 714 | $61,406 | $142,300 | $985 |
| Waterloo | 67,008 | $57,480 | $152,600 | $923 |
| Dunkerton | 821 | $86,413 | $189,700 | $514 |
| Jesup | 2,561 | $89,408 | $190,200 | $933 |
| La Porte City | 2,071 | $70,500 | $163,200 | $955 |
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What is the median household income in Raymond, IA?
The median household income in Raymond is $76,711, about the same as the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Raymond?
The median home value in Raymond is $222,600, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Raymond?
The median gross rent in Raymond is $1,125 per month, about 42.1% of household income.
Is Raymond, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
What is the median age in Raymond?
The median age in Raymond is 42.9 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Raymond?
The average commute to work in Raymond is 24 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Raymond?
The unemployment rate in Raymond is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Raymond?
19% of adults in Raymond 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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