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Living in Raeford, NC
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Overall Match6.6 / 10
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Raeford at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population4,552
Median Household Income$46,494
Median Home Value$201,800
Median Gross Rent$833
Median Age37.0
Average Household Size2.7
Unemployment3.8%
Work From Home7.7%
Homeownership57.1%
Housing Vacancy14.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Raeford is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Raeford and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Raeford
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$201,800
Median Gross Rent$833
Homeownership57.1%
Housing Vacancy14.0%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Raeford, NC
Median Household Income$46,494
Unemployment3.8%
Work From Home7.7%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Raeford and how households are structured
Population4,552
Median Age37.0
Average Household Size2.7
Raeford is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Raeford
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Raeford point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High89.5°F
Average Winter Low29.7°F
Annual Rainfall48.6 in.
Annual Snowfall2.8 in.
Seasonal Life in Raeford
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows make heating, icy conditions and cold-weather routines worth evaluating even if annual snowfall is limited.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Raeford is located in Hoke County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Hoke County.
County Intelligence
Raeford & Hoke County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Raeford is located in Hoke County, North Carolina.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Raeford.
Current NarrowTheList data for Raeford shows a population of about 4,552. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Hoke County
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County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Raeford.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.