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Raymond, WA


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Raymond, Washington

Raymond, Washington is 66 miles SW of Lakewood, Washington (center to center) and 91 miles SW of Seattle, Washington. It is in Pacific county. The population of the city is 2,975.

The People and Families of Raymond

In Raymond, about 50% of adults are married.

Approximately 16% of Raymond is non-white. Raymond is home to people of a variety of races.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Raymond had a median family income of $33,984.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Raymond.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in the city.

Raymond Housing

Of the housing in Raymond, approximately 63% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in Raymond are lower than most places in Washington. Property taxes in the city are low by Washington standards.

Commuting

In Raymond, 91% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Raymond than most cities its size.

High Points

Raymond strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Raymond Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 7%Raymond Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 16%Raymond Affordability of Rents
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 19%Raymond Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 19%Raymond Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Raymond, WA

Comparing Raymond to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population89
Male Share of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Female Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults54
Median Family Income32
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home75
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals95
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Rents59
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Housing Recently Built32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime79
Low Property Crime710
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