Living in Ramona, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ramona · Census data 2020–2024
Ramona has 22,634 residents with a median age of 39.2. The median household income is $107,427 (8% higher than the California median), the median home value is $766,400, the median rent is $1,830/month.
Ramona at a glance
- Population
- 22,634
- Median age
- 39.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $107,427State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $766,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,830/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 70.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.4%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Ramona a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the California median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and October–November.
Cost of living in Ramona
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ramona the median home value is $766,400, 130% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,830 per month, which is 33.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,128 a month in housing costs.
Ramona median household income
The median household income in Ramona is $107,427 and the income per person is $43,804. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Ramona: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,604
- Owner-occupied
- 70.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.5%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 3.07
Ramona demographics
- Population
- 22,634
- Median age
- 39.2
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 7,336
- Foreign-born
- 14.2%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ramona ›
Education in Ramona
25.4% of adults 25 and older in Ramona have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ramona
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Drive alone
- 78.4%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Ramona vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramona | 22,634 | $107,427 | $766,400 | $1,830 |
| San Diego Country Estates | 10,223 | $145,479 | $810,300 | $2,851 |
| Poway | 48,713 | $148,359 | $1,034,800 | $2,301 |
| Eucalyptus Hills | 5,840 | $144,140 | $857,200 | $1,408 |
| Escondido | 149,668 | $91,967 | $714,500 | $2,046 |
| Lakeside | 22,447 | $96,447 | $634,400 | $2,016 |
| Santee | 59,332 | $113,394 | $727,200 | $2,250 |
| Winter Gardens | 22,131 | $97,973 | $608,600 | $1,913 |
| Valley Center | 11,119 | $132,361 | $883,700 | $1,750 |
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What is the median household income in Ramona, CA?
The median household income in Ramona is $107,427, 8% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ramona?
The median home value in Ramona is $766,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Ramona?
The median gross rent in Ramona is $1,830 per month, about 33.9% of household income.
Is Ramona, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the California median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 6.2%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Ramona?
The median age in Ramona is 39.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Ramona?
The average commute to work in Ramona is 35 minutes; 11.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ramona?
The unemployment rate in Ramona is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ramona?
25.4% of adults in Ramona have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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