Raymore is a small city of 23,232 in Missouri, with a median household income of $96,536
and a 2.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Raymore stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Raymore is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Raymore city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.3
Raymore's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Raymore costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Raymore, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$278,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,410
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$96,536
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Raymore's violent crime rate is 149.3 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
149.3 /100k
Property Crime
1110.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Raymore is served primarily by RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Raymore, MO
National Avg
School District
RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Raymore sees average highs of 36.3°F in January
and 85.7°F in July,
with 42.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 16.8 inches of snow per year.
Raymore's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Raymore roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $278,100 and median rent is $1,410/month.
Raymore's violent crime rate is 149.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1110.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Raymore are operated by RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II.
The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 34.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Raymore, MO has a population of 23,232, a median household income of $96,536, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Raymore averages 36.3°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.7 inches
with about 16.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Raymore, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64083.
The population of Raymore, Missouri is 23,232 with a median age of 40.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Raymore: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $278,100, median household income $96,536, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Raymore side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.