At a Glance
Median Income
$112,060
$45,726 per capita
Home Value
$345,000
Zillow: $380,165
Median Rent
$1,780/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
88/100K
1,045/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Ramsey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ramsey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ramsey a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ramsey residents earn a median household income of $112,060 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,726. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,852 business establishments, including 547 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ramsey is $345,000 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $380,165. Median rent is $1,780/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Ramsey reports 88 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,045/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.9% of adults in Ramsey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ramsey has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population28,070
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density973/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,060
Per Capita$45,726
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$20,603M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,255
Housing
A+
Home Value$345,000
Rent$1,780
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$380,165
Housing Units10,331
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
F
Violent88/100K
Property1,045/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault44/100K
Burglary77/100K
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,214/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain28.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation871 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Ramsey was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 547 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
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