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Moving to Raymond, MS
$375,000Median listing price
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About Raymond
Raymond is the historic county seat of Hinds County (one of two seats, with Jackson), a small Civil War–era city about 15 miles southwest of Jackson. Chartered December 15, 1830, after commissioners chose a ridge near the county's center, it grew into a prosperous small town on the Natchez Trace.
Home prices in Raymond
The median listing price in Raymond is $375,000.
Top places in Raymond
- Hinds County Courthouse — 1857–59 Greek Revival courthouse (built largely by enslaved laborers), still in use; a National Register landmark used as a hospital after the Battle of Raymond.
- Raymond Military Park — commemorates the Battle of Raymond (May 12, 1863).
- Confederate Cemetery — graves of ~140 Confederate dead from the battle, with an ornate iron fence (c. 1910).
- Historic town square — 1905 water tower, c. 1830 Keith Press Building (former chancery clerk's office), and brick commercial blocks.
- Waverly (630 Clinton Street) — 1831–34 Federal-style house; Grant used the Peyton plantation as headquarters.
- Shelton House — 1830s dogtrot cottage expanded in the 1870s.
- Hinds Community College events and the annual CelticFest.
Commuting from Raymond
- Approximate drive to downtown Jackson: ~20–25 minutes northeast via Highway 18 / I-20.
Schools in Raymond
Public schools: Hinds County School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Raymond FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Raymond, MS?
The median listing price in Raymond is $375,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Raymond, MS?
Approximate drive to downtown Jackson: ~20–25 minutes northeast via Highway 18 / I-20. - Which school district serves Raymond, MS?
Raymond is served by Hinds County School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.