Cost of Living in Raymond, NH

Population 10,837 · New Hampshire · Data vintage 2023

109

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Raymond sits on the smaller end of the New Hampshire city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Geographically, Raymond sits roughly 13 miles east of Manchester. Housing prices track closely with Manchester's $336,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 112

Rent 105

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Raymond

The median home value in Raymond is $342,500 — 12% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,380/month, 5% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $92,002/year is 23% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average of 4.8%. New Hampshire charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 59.8°F and lows of 40.4°F. Overall, Raymond has a cost of living index of 109 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 9% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$342,500

12% above avg

Median Rent

$1,380/mo

5% above avg

Price-to-Rent Ratio

20.7x

Favors renting

Property Tax Rate

2.1%

Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio

$1,346

1 BR

$1,498

2 BR

$1,963

3 BR

$2,365

4 BR

$2,603

Owner-occupied 81.5%

Renter-occupied 18.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$1,380

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $1,994/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚

Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

🍞

White Bread (lb)

$1.912

🥩

Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

30.8 min

14% above avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

12.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

72.8%

Carpooled

11.8%

Public transit

0.3%

Walked

0.6%

Work from home

12.6%

⚡ Utilities

Electricity

$0.176/kWh

0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None

Total Sales Tax 0.0%

State rate 0.0%

Avg local rate 0.0%

Property Tax 2.1%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income

$92,002

23% above avg

Per Capita Income

$41,622

Unemployment Rate

4.1%

15% below avg

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Labor Force Participation

57.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.7%

Graduate degree 8.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.3

Male median age 43.5

Female median age 42.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High

59.8°F

Avg Low

40.4°F

Annual Precip

40.4"

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	34	37	46	59	70	79	84	82	75	62	50	39
Low °F	17	19	27	38	48	58	64	62	54	42	33	24
Precip"	2.44	2.73	3.45	3.33	3.38	4.04	3.30	3.35	3.72	3.88	3.48	3.29

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 40 — Good

75.6%

Good air days/yr

100

Max AQI recorded

126

PM2.5 days

239

Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

92%

4-Year Graduation Rate

11.7:1

Student-teacher ratio

Public schools

1,233

Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Raymond, NH?

Raymond has a cost index of 109 (100 = national average). It is 9% above the national average.

What is average rent in Raymond, NH?

The median gross rent in Raymond is $1,380 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Raymond?

The median home value in Raymond is $342,500 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Raymond?

The median household income in Raymond is $92,002 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Raymond, NH?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Raymond is 0.0%. New Hampshire has no state income tax.

Is Raymond, NH affordable?

Raymond is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 109 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Raymond?

Raymond has average high temperatures of 59.8°F and average lows of 40.4°F. Annual precipitation is 40.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Raymond at a Glance

Population: 10,837
Median Income: $92,002
Home Value: $342,500
Median Rent: $1,380/mo
Unemployment: 4.1%
Avg High Temp: 59.8°F
Sales Tax: 0.0%

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