Living in Ramsey, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ramsey · Census data 2020–2024
Ramsey has 28,421 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $116,415 (31% higher than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $359,600, the median rent is $1,826/month.
Ramsey at a glance
- Population
- 28,421
- Median age
- 36.9State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $116,415State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $359,600State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,826/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 85%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Ramsey a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ramsey
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ramsey the median home value is $359,600, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,826 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,004 a month in housing costs.
Ramsey median household income
The median household income in Ramsey is $116,415 and the income per person is $47,941. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Ramsey: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,963
- Owner-occupied
- 85%
- Renter-occupied
- 15%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.66
Ramsey demographics
- Population
- 28,421
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 26.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.6%
- Households
- 10,693
- Foreign-born
- 6.5%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ramsey ›
Education in Ramsey
34.4% of adults 25 and older in Ramsey have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 8.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ramsey
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 17.3%
- Drive alone
- 76.1%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
Ramsey vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsey | 28,421 | $116,415 | $359,600 | $1,826 |
| Anoka | 17,970 | $75,948 | $308,700 | $1,269 |
| Dayton | 9,095 | $148,947 | $511,300 | $1,651 |
| Andover | 33,035 | $137,593 | $410,200 | $2,037 |
| Nowthen | 4,538 | $160,417 | $460,000 | — |
| Champlin | 23,294 | $116,102 | $358,700 | $1,689 |
| Elk River | 26,793 | $108,741 | $370,100 | $1,283 |
| Rogers | 13,685 | $158,750 | $459,700 | $1,789 |
| Otsego | 22,245 | $119,927 | $396,700 | $1,765 |
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What is the median household income in Ramsey, MN?
The median household income in Ramsey is $116,415, 31% higher than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ramsey?
The median home value in Ramsey is $359,600, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Ramsey?
The median gross rent in Ramsey is $1,826 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is Ramsey, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%.
What is the median age in Ramsey?
The median age in Ramsey is 36.9 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Ramsey?
The average commute to work in Ramsey is 28 minutes; 17.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ramsey?
The unemployment rate in Ramsey is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ramsey?
34.4% of adults in Ramsey 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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