Raymond is a small town of 256 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $107,500
.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Raymond stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Raymond is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Raymond 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: 92.0
Raymond's overall cost of living index is 92.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Raymond costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Raymond, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$158,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$940
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$107,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Raymond's violent crime rate is 329.4 per 100,000 residents
— 13% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
329.4 /100k
Property Crime
2332.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Raymond is served primarily by RAYMOND CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Raymond, NE
National Avg
School District
RAYMOND CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Raymond sees average highs of 32.8°F in January
and 86.2°F in July,
with 31.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 32.7 inches of snow per year.
Raymond's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Raymond roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $158,900 and median rent is $940/month.
Raymond's violent crime rate is 329.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2332.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Raymond are operated by RAYMOND CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 25.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Raymond, NE has a population of 256, a median household income of $107,500, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Raymond averages 32.8°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.0 inches
with about 32.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Raymond, Nebraska is 256 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Raymond: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $158,900, median household income $107,500, crime index 96 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Raymond side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
