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Living in Raymond, MS
Explore Raymond and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match6.6 / 10
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Raymond at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population1,663
Median Household Income$40,060
Median Home Value$191,100
Median Gross Rent$710
Median Age20.6
Average Household Size1.6
Unemployment4.0%
Work From Home11.9%
Homeownership62.5%
Housing Vacancy16.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Raymond is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Raymond 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 Raymond
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$191,100
Median Gross Rent$710
Homeownership62.5%
Housing Vacancy16.1%
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 Raymond, MS
Median Household Income$40,060
Unemployment4.0%
Work From Home11.9%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Raymond and how households are structured
Population1,663
Median Age20.6
Average Household Size1.6
Raymond 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 Raymond
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Raymond point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High93.3°F
Average Winter Low35.2°F
Annual Rainfall61.7 in.
Annual Snowfall1.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Raymond
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 heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
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
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Raymond is located in Hinds County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Hinds County.
County Intelligence
Raymond & Hinds County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Raymond is located in Hinds County, Mississippi.
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 Raymond.
Current NarrowTheList data for Raymond shows a population of about 1,663. 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
Hinds County
How NarrowTheList uses it
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 Raymond.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.