Living in Raytown, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Raytown · Census data 2020–2024
Raytown has 29,445 residents with a median age of 40.9. The median household income is $68,840 (about the same as the Missouri median), the median home value is $182,900, the median rent is $1,218/month.
Raytown at a glance
- Population
- 29,445
- Median age
- 40.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $68,840State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $182,900State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,218/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 65.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Raytown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Missouri median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Raytown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Raytown the median home value is $182,900, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,218 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,339 a month in housing costs.
Raytown median household income
The median household income in Raytown is $68,840 and the income per person is $36,203. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Raytown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,452
- Owner-occupied
- 65.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.9%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.32
Raytown demographics
- Population
- 29,445
- Median age
- 40.9
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 12,492
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Raytown ›
Education in Raytown
22% of adults 25 and older in Raytown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Raytown
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Raytown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raytown | 29,445 | $68,840 | $182,900 | $1,218 |
| Unity Village | 121 | $63,750 | — | $881 |
| Blue Summit | 1,156 | $58,813 | $33,500 | $1,149 |
| Lee's Summit | 103,656 | $102,531 | $340,900 | $1,422 |
| Lake Tapawingo | 706 | $104,821 | $365,100 | — |
| Mission Woods | 184 | $163,750 | $750,000 | — |
| Grandview | 26,527 | $53,447 | $188,500 | $1,035 |
| Mission Hills | 3,548 | $250,001 | $1,237,800 | — |
| Westwood Hills | 469 | $190,625 | $564,000 | $3,250 |
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What is the median household income in Raytown, MO?
The median household income in Raytown is $68,840, about the same as the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Raytown?
The median home value in Raytown is $182,900, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Raytown?
The median gross rent in Raytown is $1,218 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Raytown, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.5%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Missouri median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
What is the median age in Raytown?
The median age in Raytown is 40.9 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Raytown?
The average commute to work in Raytown is 24 minutes; 11.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Raytown?
The unemployment rate in Raytown is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Raytown?
22% of adults in Raytown 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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