Living in Raymond, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Raymond · Census data 2020–2024
Raymond has 109 residents with a median age of 48.1. The median household income is $56,250 (24% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $56,100, the median rent is $1,313/month.
Raymond is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Raymond at a glance
- Population
- 109
- Median age
- 48.1State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $56,250State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $56,100State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $1,313/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 81.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Raymond a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 22%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Raymond
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Raymond the median home value is $56,100, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,313 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $880 a month in housing costs.
Raymond median household income
The median household income in Raymond is $56,250 and the income per person is $42,444. 22% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Raymond: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 56
- Owner-occupied
- 81.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.2%
- Vacant
- 41.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1940
- Average household size
- 3.30
41.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Raymond has many vacation and second homes.
Raymond demographics
- Population
- 109
- Median age
- 48.1
- Under 18
- 29.4%
- 65 and older
- 28.4%
- Households
- 33
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 28.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Raymond ›
Education in Raymond
33.8% of adults 25 and older in Raymond have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Raymond
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 19.4%
- Drive alone
- 80.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Raymond vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond | 109 | $56,250 | $56,100 | $1,313 |
| Chase | 490 | $59,375 | $75,300 | $707 |
| Ellinwood | 2,192 | $56,379 | $109,300 | $683 |
| Sterling | 2,411 | $54,922 | $133,000 | $689 |
| Lyons | 3,553 | $62,569 | $104,800 | $760 |
| Bushton | 201 | $38,958 | $47,300 | $675 |
| Hudson | 106 | $62,500 | $60,000 | — |
| Claflin | 455 | $63,438 | $107,300 | $483 |
| Nickerson | 1,001 | $49,167 | $79,200 | $798 |
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What is the median household income in Raymond, KS?
The median household income in Raymond is $56,250, 24% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (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 $56,100, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Raymond?
The median gross rent in Raymond is $1,313 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Raymond, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 22%.
What is the median age in Raymond?
The median age in Raymond is 48.1 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Raymond?
The average commute to work in Raymond is 25 minutes; 19.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Raymond?
The unemployment rate in Raymond is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Raymond?
33.8% 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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