Raytown, MO Overview

Predominantly residential, Raytown is a pleasing combination of the advantages and positive aspects of small-town living.  Here, you’ll find a strong community spirit and avid boosters for high school sports teams, strong historical roots, well-established neighborhoods, superb schools, and friendly neighbors.  Located within the suburban ring of the eastern Kansas City metropolitan area, Raytown is ideally situated for an easy commute to major employment centers or world-class shopping, cultural, entertainment, and recreation amenities.  Affordable housing options include well-kept older homes shaded by mature trees or newer construction.  Lovely local parks provide picnic areas, ballfields, playgrounds, and tennis courts.  Also available are golf courses and lakes for fishing and boating.  The vast amenities of Swope Park in Kansas City are minutes from home, including Starlight Theatre and the Kansas City Zoo.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) -1%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 3,024.00
Household Size (ppl) 2.39
Households w/ Children 26%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 0%
5+ Years in Residency 41%
Median Year in Residency 4.12

Housing Inventory

Raytown, MO Housing Inventory 8,825 1,145 3,503 8,825 1,145

Market Overview

103 listings with an estimated median price of $219,900

Price Count
$0 - 100K 5
$100K - 200K 41
$200K - 300K 47
$300K - 400K 4
$400K - 500K 1
$500K - 600K 1
$600K - 700K 1
$800K - 900K 2
$900K - 1M 1
Property Type Count
Single Family 81
Townhouse 1
Commercial 9
Rental 2
Lots and Land 4
Multi Family 8

(Data as of 4/27/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Raytown, MO Population Demographics

Total: 30,028

Households:12,328

Median Age: 40.92

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Raytown, MO Temperature

Weather Risk

Raytown, MO Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Raytown, MO Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Raytown, MO Highest Education Level Attained 7,054 1,150 465 1,485 2,970 1,642 5,953 7,054 1,150 465 1,485 2,970

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Raytown, MO Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $48,989)

Raytown, MO Income by dollar range 760 597 552 609 712 796 781 886 589 1,121 1,424 1,783 976 346 273 71 27 24

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$609
One Bedroom
$772
Two Bedroom
$946
Three Bedroom
$1,293
Four Bedroom
$1,463

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
No
Restaurants
No
Bars
No

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Raytown, MO Crime

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