At a Glance
Median Income
$101,023
$41,166 per capita
Home Value
$704,500
Zillow: $797,836
Median Rent
$1,797/mo
34.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
141/100K
876/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Ramona Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ramona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ramona a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ramona residents earn a median household income of $101,023 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,166. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 133,031 business establishments, including 8,243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ramona is $704,500 , 150% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $797,836. Median rent is $1,797/month, with 34.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Ramona reports 141 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 876/100K.
Education
24.7% of adults in Ramona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ramona has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population22,829
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density594/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,023
Per Capita$41,166
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$331,868M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
C+
Home Value$704,500
Rent$1,797
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$797,836
Housing Units7,665
Rent Burden34.6%
Crime
F
Violent141/100K
Property876/100K
Health
Obesity28.2%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain14.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation1,444 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute34 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries88
Did You Know?
The median home in Ramona was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is San Diego International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 8,243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 272 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.