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Living in
Ramona.
Ramona is an unincorporated community in San Diego County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Ramona
Ramona is a community of 22,829 people in California. The median household income is $107,427, median rent runs about $1,830 per month, and median home values are around $766,400. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.
Ramona at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Foreign-Born
14.2%
Broadband Internet
94.5%
of households
Population Growth
+7.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Ramona: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Ramona, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (74.0%), and 26.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.4%
of residents
65 and Older
15.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.3%
of households
Married Couples
55.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.07
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 10% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Ramona
In Ramona, rent runs 10% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
36.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
111.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,064
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
70.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $806,496 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Ramona and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in San Diego County, which includes Ramona, is 0.9 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Ramona: San Diego County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
San Diego County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Ramona is less than 1% of San Diego County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Ramona Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro area
Commute35.4 min avg
How Ramona residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Ramona, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 40% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 25 mi
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Regional airport · few flights68k passengers boarded in 2025
- 28 mi
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Major hub12.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 49% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the San Diego County Sheriff's Office, which covers Ramona, runs 49% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
166.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
315.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by San Diego County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 25 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
San Diego County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In San Diego County, which includes Ramona, the most common type is high wind, with 25 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | Heavy Rain | $110,000 |
| 2024 | 56 | High Wind | $30.9M |
| 2023 | 67 | High Wind | $13,000 |
| 2022 | 92 | High Wind | $11,000 |
| 2021 | 93 | High Wind | $4.2M |
| 2020 | 56 | High Wind | $4.5M |
| 2019 | 69 | High Wind | $1.0M |
| 2018 | 42 | High Wind | $680,100 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
221 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
San Diego County, county-wide
Ramona is less than 1% of San Diego County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality67 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in San Diego County, which includes Ramona, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
67
Good Days
64
per year
Moderate Days
268
per year
Unhealthy Days
7
per year
San Diego County, county-wide
Ramona is less than 1% of San Diego County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate88°F summers, 37°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Ramona has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/37°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
14.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
62
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
40
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
53
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 37°F | 3.10" |
| Feb | 66°F | 38°F | 3.66" |
| Mar | 68°F | 40°F | 2.30" |
| Apr | 72°F | 43°F | 1.00" |
| May | 76°F | 49°F | 0.41" |
| Jun | 83°F | 52°F | 0.06" |
| Jul | 89°F | 58°F | 0.10" |
| Aug | 91°F | 59°F | 0.04" |
| Sep | 87°F | 55°F | 0.15" |
| Oct | 80°F | 49°F | 0.69" |
| Nov | 73°F | 40°F | 1.06" |
| Dec | 66°F | 36°F | 2.08" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Ramona
Uninsured
6.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Ramona's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Palomar Medical Center Poway
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.4 mi away · Poway
Aurora San Diego
Psychiatric · 12.5 mi away · San Diego
Palomar Health Downtown Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.4 mi away · Escondido
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education22.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Ramona
Ramona's student/teacher ratio is 22.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 25.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Ramona (within 15 miles)
John Paul the Great Catholic University
13.6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 286 students · in-state tuition $31,090 · 65% graduate · median earnings $53,787 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Cabrillo National Monument, 33 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Ramona
Ramona has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cabrillo National Monument (33 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cabrillo National Monument
National Monument
33 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
61 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
National Park
85 mi awayPublic Libraries in Ramona
Ramona Library
1275 Main Street, Ramona
Cities Near Ramona
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Ramona?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Ramona FAQ
Is Ramona, California affordable?⌄
Ramona's median rent is $1,830/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $107,427/year. Median home value is $766,400.
Is Ramona, California safe?⌄
Ramona is policed by the San Diego County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 167 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 315 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Ramona, California?⌄
San Diego County, which includes Ramona, has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Ramona, California?⌄
The cost of living in Ramona is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,830/month and median household income is $107,427/year. The median home value is $766,400. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Ramona, California?⌄
The average commute in Ramona is 35 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from