California · Metropolitan Area
Ramona is a small city in California with a population of 22,829. Residents earn $101,023 per year, which is 34% above the national average.
Based on current data, Ramona receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Ramona offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ramona is $101,023, which is significantly higher than the national average — 34% above $75,149. This places Ramona among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Ramona is $704,500, making it a premium housing market at 150% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,797 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
24.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Ramona enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 68.8% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 31.2% |
| 133% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $101,023 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,166 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,593 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $104,353 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 133,031 |
| County GDP | $331,868M |
| Restaurants | 8,243 |
| Healthcare | 11,184 |
| Retail | 9,270 |
| Manufacturing | 2,955 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,205 |
| 163% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.31% |
| Commute Time | 34.4 min |
| Work from Home | 12.0% |
| Census Median | $704,500 |
| 150% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $797,836 |
| Median List Price | $840,000 |
| Median List Price | $840,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $375 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.0% |
| Price Drops | 40.0% |
| Inventory | 25 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,797 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,224 |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,205 |
| 163% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.31% |
| Obesity | 28.2% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.5% |
| Premature Death | 5,727/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11,184 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 272 |
| FEMA Disasters | 455 |
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 14.7 inches |
| 61% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) |
| Area | 38.4 sq mi (99.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 594/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0458°N, 116.8775°W |
| County FIPS | 06073 |
Winner: Democrat by 16.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.7% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 594/sq mi |
| Total Area | 38.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 88 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11,184 |
| Restaurants | 8,243 |
| Retail Stores | 9,270 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 272 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 455 |
| Avg Commute | 34.4 min |
| Work from Home | 12.0% |