Living in Ramer, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ramer · Census data 2020–2024
Ramer has 243 residents with a median age of 51.3. The median household income is $53,333 (23% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $176,400, the median rent is $805/month.
Ramer is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ramer at a glance
- Population
- 243
- Median age
- 51.3State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $53,333State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $176,400State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $805/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 66.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Ramer a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 14%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Ramer
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ramer the median home value is $176,400, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $805 per month, which is 42.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,172 a month in housing costs.
Ramer median household income
The median household income in Ramer is $53,333 and the income per person is $26,593. 14% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Ramer: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 142
- Owner-occupied
- 66.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.6%
- Vacant
- 22.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.21
Ramer demographics
- Population
- 243
- Median age
- 51.3
- Under 18
- 18.5%
- 65 and older
- 30.5%
- Households
- 110
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ramer ›
Education in Ramer
10.9% of adults 25 and older in Ramer have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ramer
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Drive alone
- 93.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 61.8%
Ramer vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramer | 243 | $53,333 | $176,400 | $805 |
| Eastview | 767 | $58,750 | $153,300 | $893 |
| Guys | 423 | $58,929 | $158,800 | $882 |
| Selmer | 4,488 | $51,591 | $155,900 | $674 |
| Corinth | 14,323 | $44,226 | $177,100 | $601 |
| Michie | 558 | $60,714 | $166,500 | $596 |
| Bethel Springs | 664 | $34,500 | $149,000 | $718 |
| Essary Springs | 154 | $39,805 | $205,500 | — |
| Stantonville | 313 | $47,222 | — | $817 |
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What is the median household income in Ramer, TN?
The median household income in Ramer is $53,333, 23% lower than the Tennessee median of $69,595 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ramer?
The median home value in Ramer is $176,400, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Ramer?
The median gross rent in Ramer is $805 per month, about 42.5% of household income.
Is Ramer, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 14%.
What is the median age in Ramer?
The median age in Ramer is 51.3 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Ramer?
The average commute to work in Ramer is 22 minutes; 5.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ramer?
The unemployment rate in Ramer is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ramer?
10.9% of adults in Ramer 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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