What are the schools like in Ray, AL?

School district data for Ray is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Ray?

The median household income in Ray, AL is $58,958 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 22.9%.

What is the weather like in Ray, AL?

Ray has an average high temperature of 54.6°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.7 inches.

Ray, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ray, AL affordable or expensive?

Ray has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ray, AL?

Ray has a violent crime rate of 309.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 975.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ray, AL a Good Place to Live?

Ray is a small town of 466 in Alabama, with a median household income of $58,958 and a 22.9% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Ray stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Ray is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ray city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Ray metro area.

Metric	Ray, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,958	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Ray's violent crime rate is 309.5 per 100,000 residents — 19% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

309.5 /100k

Property Crime

975.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Ray, AL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ray sees average highs of 54.6°F in January and 88.7°F in July, with 60.2 inches of annual precipitation and 0.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ray, AL
Average High — January	54.6°F
Average High — July	88.7°F
Annual Precipitation	60.2"
Annual Snowfall	0.7"

Demographics

Metric	Ray, AL	National Avg
Population	466	—
Median Age	50.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	22.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	58.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	41.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	3.0%	22.2%
65 and over	25.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Nixburg, AL 3 mi Our Town, AL 5 mi Hissop, AL 5 mi Alexander City, AL 7 mi Kellyton, AL 8 mi

Ray vs Other Cities

Ray, AL vs Nixburg, AL Ray, AL vs Our Town, AL Ray, AL vs Hissop, AL Ray, AL vs Alexander City, AL Ray, AL vs Kellyton, AL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ray, AL affordable or expensive?

Ray has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $58,958.

What is the crime rate in Ray, AL?

Ray's violent crime rate is 309.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 975.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ray?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Ray, AL a good place to live?

Ray, AL has a population of 466, a median household income of $58,958, and an unemployment rate of 22.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ray?

Ray averages 54.6°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.2 inches with about 0.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Ray?

The population of Ray, Alabama is 466 with a median age of 50.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ray?

Key numbers for living in Ray: median home N/A, median household income $58,958, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ray side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.