At a Glance
Median Income
$76,042
$39,382 per capita
Home Value
$92,900
Zillow: $257,771
Median Rent
$663/mo
13.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
72.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
14.7% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ramona residents earn a median household income of $76,042 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,382. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 492 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ramona is $92,900 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,771. Median rent is $663/month, with 13.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
14.9% of adults in Ramona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
72.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ramona has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population427
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density1,581/mi²
Male / Female73% / 27%
Foreign Born40.5%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,042
Per Capita$39,382
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$934M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,092
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,900
Rent$663
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$257,771
Housing Units152
Rent Burden13.8%
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,000/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain26.4 in/yr
Elevation1,812 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+72.4%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute17 min
Broadband63.8%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Ramona was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Brookings Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
40.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.