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Life in Ramsey
If you're looking at Ramsey, you're considering a family-friendly suburb that's genuinely affordable by metro standards—median home values around $360,000 and median household income near $116,000 suggest a solidly middle-to-upper-middle-class community. The job market is steady with a 3.9% unemployment rate, and the 27.6-minute average commute to Minneapolis is reasonable, especially given the Northstar Rail option for those who want car-free commuting some days. The population has grown 5.4% recently, so there's activity here, though you should know that means suburban sprawl is real—this is car-dependent living, and the landscape reflects typical Twin Cities suburban development patterns.
Ramsey at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Foreign-Born
6.5%
Broadband Internet
94.9%
of households
Population Growth
+7.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.5% foreign-born, most often from Liberia
Who lives in Ramsey: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Ramsey, the largest foreign-born group is from Liberia (22.8%), and 2.3% of residents speak Other at home.
Under 18
26.4%
of residents
65 and Older
16.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.7%
of households
Married Couples
59.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.66
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 43% above MN average
Rent, home values, and income in Ramsey
In Ramsey, rent runs 43% above the MN average, and home values are 9% above the MN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,481
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
85.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1996
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $390,200 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MN
Unemployment in Ramsey and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Ramsey is close to the MN average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Ramsey Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area
Commute28.2 min avg
How Ramsey residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Ramsey, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 55% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 27 mi
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
Major hub17.5M 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 92% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Ramsey runs 92% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
27.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
395.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Ramsey Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Storm most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
88.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Anoka County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Anoka County, which includes Ramsey, the most common type is winter storm, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 15 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2022 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $500 |
| 2021 | 4 | Hail | $2,000 |
| 2020 | 7 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2019 | 11 | Winter Storm | $65,000 |
| 2018 | 13 | Winter Storm | $30,000 |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Anoka County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Anoka County, which includes Ramsey, is typically good — 269 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
269
per year
Moderate Days
85
per year
Unhealthy Days
4
per year
Anoka County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 7°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Ramsey has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 7°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
55°/32°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
57°/36°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
26°/7°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
32.9"
Annual Snowfall
35.7"
Hot Days/Year
11
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
163
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
89
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°F | 4°F | 0.80" |
| Feb | 28°F | 7°F | 0.83" |
| Mar | 41°F | 18°F | 1.67" |
| Apr | 56°F | 32°F | 3.04" |
| May | 69°F | 45°F | 4.20" |
| Jun | 79°F | 56°F | 4.45" |
| Jul | 83°F | 61°F | 4.49" |
| Aug | 81°F | 58°F | 4.03" |
| Sep | 73°F | 49°F | 3.61" |
| Oct | 58°F | 36°F | 2.96" |
| Nov | 41°F | 24°F | 1.71" |
| Dec | 27°F | 11°F | 1.10" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Ramsey
Uninsured
2.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Ramsey's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center
Psychiatric · 4.7 mi away · Anoka
Mercy Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.5 mi away · Coon Rapids
Maple Grove Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.9 mi away · Maple Grove
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.
Education16.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Ramsey
Ramsey's student/teacher ratio is 16.1:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 34.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
34.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Ramsey (within 15 miles)
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
7.8 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 4,201 students · in-state tuition $6,750 · 26% graduate · median earnings $53,668 (10 yrs after entry)
North Hennepin Community College
11.3 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 3,451 students · in-state tuition $5,244 · 25% graduate · median earnings $55,487 (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: Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 28 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Ramsey
Ramsey has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (28 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
28 mi awaySaint Croix National Scenic Riverway
National Scenic Riverway
61 mi awayCities Near Ramsey
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Ramsey?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Ramsey FAQ
Is Ramsey, Minnesota affordable?⌄
Ramsey's median rent is $1,826/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $116,415/year. Median home value is $359,600.
Is Ramsey, Minnesota safe?⌄
Ramsey's violent crime rate was 27 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 396 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Ramsey, Minnesota?⌄
Ramsey has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Ramsey, Minnesota?⌄
The cost of living in Ramsey is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,826/month and median household income is $116,415/year. The median home value is $359,600. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Ramsey, Minnesota?⌄
The average commute in Ramsey is 28 minutes, which is about 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