Living in Raymond, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Raymond · Census data 2020–2024
Raymond has 1,663 residents with a median age of 20.6. The median household income is $40,060 (29% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $191,100, the median rent is $710/month.
Raymond at a glance
- Population
- 1,663
- Median age
- 20.6State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $40,060State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $191,100State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $710/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 62.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.5%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Raymond a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Mississippi median; home values 13% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 20.6%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Raymond
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Raymond the median home value is $191,100, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $710 per month, which is 37.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,242 a month in housing costs.
Raymond median household income
The median household income in Raymond is $40,060 and the income per person is $14,408. 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Raymond: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 385
- Owner-occupied
- 62.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.5%
- Vacant
- 16.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 1.58
Raymond demographics
- Population
- 1,663
- Median age
- 20.6
- Under 18
- 2.7%
- 65 and older
- 9.1%
- Households
- 323
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 0.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Raymond ›
Education in Raymond
46.5% of adults 25 and older in Raymond have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 20.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Raymond
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Drive alone
- 69.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 13.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Raymond vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond | 1,663 | $40,060 | $191,100 | $710 |
| Bolton | 597 | $31,250 | $43,100 | $661 |
| Clinton | 27,195 | $74,745 | $225,800 | $1,118 |
| Byram | 12,799 | $70,445 | $206,600 | $1,343 |
| Jackson | 146,631 | $42,071 | $111,700 | $1,055 |
| Edwards | 930 | $34,722 | $93,400 | — |
| Terry | 1,620 | $47,734 | $162,100 | $1,313 |
| Richland | 7,346 | $66,558 | $125,800 | $1,185 |
| Utica | 799 | $35,729 | $109,500 | $842 |
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What is the median household income in Raymond, MS?
The median household income in Raymond is $40,060, 29% lower than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (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 $191,100, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Raymond?
The median gross rent in Raymond is $710 per month, about 37.9% of household income.
Is Raymond, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Mississippi median; home values 13% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 20.6%.
What is the median age in Raymond?
The median age in Raymond is 20.6 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Raymond?
The average commute to work in Raymond is 20 minutes; 11.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Raymond?
The unemployment rate in Raymond is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Raymond?
46.5% 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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