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Raymondville.
About
Life in Raymondville
Raymondville is a community of 10,243 people in Texas. The median household income is $51,442, median rent runs about $881 per month, and median home values are around $52,200. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.
Raymondville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
31.0%
Foreign-Born
9.0%
Broadband Internet
81.0%
of households
Population Growth
-1.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Raymondville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Raymondville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (89.4%), and 57.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.6%
of residents
65 and Older
11.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
42.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.4%
of households
Married Couples
36.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.34
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 37% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Raymondville
In Raymondville, rent runs 37% below the TX average, and home values are 82% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.4%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,152
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
69.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1981
median year built
Vacant Homes
19.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $116,734 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.4 pts above TX average
Unemployment in Raymondville
Unemployment in Willacy County, which includes Raymondville, is 1.4 percentage points higher than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Raymondville: Willacy County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Willacy County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Raymondville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute16.2 min avg
How Raymondville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Raymondville, most residents drive alone to work (87%), and 76% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 mi
Valley International Airport (HRL)
Small hub597k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 57% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Raymondville runs 57% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
515.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,567.5
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Raymondville Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
77.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Willacy County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Willacy County, which includes Raymondville, the most common type is drought, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Flood | $20,000 |
| 2024 | 12 | Heat | None reported |
| 2023 | 22 | Heat | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 8 | Frost/Freeze | None reported |
| 2021 | 16 | Drought | $27,000 |
| 2020 | 16 | Drought | $148.3M |
| 2019 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20.1M |
| 2018 | 8 | Frost/Freeze | $1.5M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Willacy County, county-wide
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hidalgo County, TX (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 26 miles from Raymondville) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
162
per year
Moderate Days
199
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Hidalgo County, TX (26 mi away)
Climate97°F summers, 50°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Raymondville has hot summers (avg high 97°F) and warm winters (avg low 50°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
86°/64°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
97°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
87°/64°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
73°/50°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
25.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
161
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
3
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
56
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F | 48°F | 1.01" |
| Feb | 76°F | 52°F | 1.02" |
| Mar | 81°F | 58°F | 1.40" |
| Apr | 87°F | 63°F | 1.35" |
| May | 91°F | 70°F | 3.03" |
| Jun | 95°F | 74°F | 2.58" |
| Jul | 97°F | 75°F | 2.47" |
| Aug | 98°F | 75°F | 2.09" |
| Sep | 93°F | 72°F | 5.56" |
| Oct | 88°F | 64°F | 2.97" |
| Nov | 80°F | 56°F | 0.87" |
| Dec | 73°F | 50°F | 1.12" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Raymondville
Uninsured
24.6%
of residents
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Education13.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Raymondville
Raymondville's student/teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 10.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
10.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park, 37 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Raymondville
Raymondville has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park (37 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
National Historical Park
37 mi awayPadre Island National Seashore
National Seashore
48 mi awayCities Near Raymondville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Raymondville FAQ
Is Raymondville, Texas affordable?⌄
Raymondville's median rent is $881/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $51,442/year. Median home value is $52,200.
Is Raymondville, Texas safe?⌄
Raymondville's violent crime rate was 516 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1568 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Raymondville, Texas?⌄
Willacy County, which includes Raymondville, has an unemployment rate of 5.6%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Raymondville, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Raymondville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $881/month and median household income is $51,442/year. The median home value is $52,200. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Raymondville, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Raymondville is 16 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from