Pros and Cons of Living in Raymond

Raymond's core trade-off pairs genuine, solid recent growth and a favorable crime profile against a real, disclosed above-median property tax rate and longer commute.

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Pro: real, solid recent growth

Raymond grew a real, disclosed 8.17% since the 2020 Census -- a genuinely solid growth rate for a rural southern-tier town.

Pro: a genuinely favorable crime profile

Raymond runs safer than approximately 76% of US communities and 68% of New Hampshire communities per NeighborhoodScout.

Con: an above-median property tax rate

Raymond's 2.19% effective property tax rate (Ownwell) runs above both New Hampshire's own statewide median and this project's own NH statewide anchor.

Con: a real, longer-than-average commute

Raymond's 30.5-minute average commute runs longer than the 26.4-minute national average, a real, disclosed trade-off of its more rural, bedroom-community positioning.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.