What are the schools like in Raymond, NH?

Raymond is served primarily by Raymond School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1.

What is the median household income in Raymond?

The median household income in Raymond, NH is $69,912 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.5%.

What is the weather like in Raymond, NH?

Raymond has an average high temperature of 32.7°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 56.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Raymond, NH affordable or expensive?

Raymond's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Raymond is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $290,400 and the median rent is $1,246 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Raymond, NH?

Raymond has a violent crime rate of 54.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 307.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Raymond, NH a Good Place to Live?

Raymond is a small town of 4,006 in New Hampshire, with a median household income of $69,912 and a 6.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Raymond stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 111.6

Raymond's overall cost of living index is 111.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Raymond costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Raymond, NH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$290,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,246	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,912	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Raymond's violent crime rate is 54.3 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

54.3 /100k

Property Crime

307.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Raymond is served primarily by Raymond School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Raymond, NH	National Avg
School District	Raymond School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Raymond sees average highs of 32.7°F in January and 82.0°F in July, with 46.3 inches of annual precipitation and 56.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Raymond, NH
Average High — January	32.7°F
Average High — July	82.0°F
Annual Precipitation	46.3"
Annual Snowfall	56.6"

Demographics

Metric	Raymond, NH	National Avg
Population	4,006	—
Median Age	41.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	18.2%	22.2%
65 and over	22.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Epping, NH 4 mi Derry, NH 12 mi Newfields, NH 12 mi Newmarket, NH 12 mi Exeter, NH 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Raymond

Raymond, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

03077

Raymond vs Other Cities

Raymond, NH vs Epping, NH Raymond, NH vs Derry, NH Raymond, NH vs Newfields, NH Raymond, NH vs Newmarket, NH Raymond, NH vs Exeter, NH

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raymond, NH affordable or expensive?

Raymond's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Raymond roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $290,400 and median rent is $1,246/month.

What is the crime rate in Raymond, NH?

Raymond's violent crime rate is 54.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 307.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Raymond?

Public schools in Raymond are operated by Raymond School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 20.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Raymond, NH a good place to live?

Raymond, NH has a population of 4,006, a median household income of $69,912, and an unemployment rate of 6.5%. 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 Raymond?

Raymond averages 32.7°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.3 inches with about 56.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Raymond?

Raymond, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 03077.

What is the population of Raymond?

The population of Raymond, New Hampshire is 4,006 with a median age of 41.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Raymond?

Key numbers for living in Raymond: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $290,400, median household income $69,912, crime index 14 (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.