Below Average CostVery SafeNorway J7 School District
Median Income
$99,167
household / year
Median Home Value
$326,100
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$1,196
gross / month
Cost of Living
98
national avg = 100
Is Raymond, WI a Good Place to Live?
Raymond is a small town of 3,916 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $99,167
and a 1.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
Raymond stands out for solid school ratings (A-).
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: 98.4
Raymond's overall cost of living index is 98.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Raymond costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
Raymond, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$326,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,196
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
96.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$99,167
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Raymond's violent crime rate is 198.7 per 100,000 residents
— 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
198.7 /100k
Property Crime
857.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Raymond is served primarily by Norway J7 School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Raymond, WI
National Avg
School District
Norway J7 School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Raymond sees average highs of 28.1°F in January
and 80.9°F in July,
with 35.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 40.5 inches of snow per year.
Raymond's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Raymond roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $326,100 and median rent is $1,196/month.
Raymond's violent crime rate is 198.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 857.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Raymond are operated by Norway J7 School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 29.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Raymond, WI has a population of 3,916, a median household income of $99,167, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%.
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 28.1°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.3 inches
with about 40.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Raymond, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53126.
The population of Raymond, Wisconsin is 3,916 with a median age of 51.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Raymond: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $326,100, median household income $99,167, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.