Ramona, CA

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.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
22,829 Population 594/sq mi density
$101,023 Median Income $41,166 per capita
$704,500 Home Value $797,836 Zillow
$1,797 Median Rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$101,023 median income, 2.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$704,500 home value, $1,797/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $101,023
34% higher than US avg
Home Value $704,500
150% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.7%
27% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,797
55% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.2%
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.4%
65% lower than US avg

How Ramona Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population22,829
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density594/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 69%

Economy

A+
Median Income$101,023
Per Capita$41,166
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$331,868M
Commute34 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$704,500
Rent$1,797
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$797,836

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity28.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.5%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain14.7 in/yr
Elevation1,444 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+83.9%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute34 min
EV Stations6
Libraries88

Is Ramona a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Ramona has a population of 22,829 with a density of 594 people per square mile. The median age is 39.2 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (69.4%), with 4% Hispanic, 1.2% Black.

Population

22,829
Total Population
594
People / sq mi
39.2yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
38.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Ramona vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only68.8%
12% below US avg
Spanish31.2%
133% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Ramona vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ramona is $101,023, which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Ramona vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$101,023
34% above US avg
Per Capita Income$41,166
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
IRS Avg AGI$104,353

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.4%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)133,031
County GDP$331,868M

Business (County)

Restaurants8,243
Healthcare11,184
Retail9,270
Manufacturing2,955

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,205
163% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.31%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.4 min
Work from Home12.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Ramona is $704,500, 150% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,797 (55% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $797,836.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$704,500
150% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$797,836
Median List Price$840,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$840,000
$/Sq Ft$375
Homes Sold6
Sale-to-List Ratio95.0%
Price Drops40.0%
Inventory25

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,797
55% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,224

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,205
163% above US avg
Effective Rate1.31%
In Ramona, 28.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.5% report depression. 23.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ramona vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.2%
12% below US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure28.6%
Asthma9.9%
COPD5.9%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity23.0%
Depression24.5%
Mental Distress19.4%
Physical Distress13.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.4%
Checkup Rate70.5%
Premature Death5,727/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access97.5%
Healthcare Facilities11,184

Crime Rates: Ramona vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)272
FEMA Disasters455

Safety Score

Ramona has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 14.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall14.7 inches
61% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,444 ft (440 m)
Area38.4 sq mi (99.6 km²)
Population Density594/sq mi
Coordinates33.0458°N, 116.8775°W
County FIPS06073
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 24.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 16.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 40.2%
D 56.9%

Winner: Democrat by 16.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.7%
27% below US avg
High School+83.9%
School Test Score4.69
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density594/sq mi
Total Area38.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations6
Alt Fuel Stations7
Public Libraries88
Healthcare Facilities11,184
Restaurants8,243
Retail Stores9,270

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)272
FEMA Disaster Declarations455

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.4 min
Work from Home12.0%

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