The Town FilesRamsey, Minnesota
City in Anoka County · population 27,646 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $359,600
- Household income
- $116,415
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 36.9
Ramsey is a city of 27,646 people in Anoka County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $359,600, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better transit than 92% of Minnesota towns, more upscale than 84% of Minnesota towns, more vibrant than 83% of Minnesota towns.
How Ramsey ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Ramsey is worth $359,600, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $116,415, which is more affordable than 65% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,826 a month. 85.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ramsey | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $359,600 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,826 | $991 |
| Median household income | $116,415 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 85.0% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1996 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Ramsey
| People | Ramsey | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.6% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 26.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.4% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.1% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.5% | — |
| Work from home | 17.3% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 28.2 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.9% | 90.2% |
Weather in Ramsey
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 3.5°F. About 32.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 35.7 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 163 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ramsey since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on July 3, 1983 about 7.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 29 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 123 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 5, 2019.
Severe weather in Anoka County since 1996
Anoka County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| June 7, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1990: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3242: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | DR-1370: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Anoka County
Anoka County had 133,130 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,235 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Ramsey itself the ACS puts it at 4.4%.
Public schools in Ramsey
4 public schools with 2,797 students, about 16.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAMSEY ELEMENTARY | K-5 | 946 | 14.3 |
| Brookside Elementary | K-5 | 770 | 16.0 |
| PACT CHARTER SECONDARY (charter) | 6-12 | 576 | 18.6 |
| PACT Charter Elementary (charter) | K-5 | 505 | 17.4 |
Towns near Ramsey
- Anoka, MN4.3 mi · 17,921 people · home $308,700
- Dayton, MN5.0 mi · 7,262 people · home $511,300
- Andover, MN5.6 mi · 32,601 people · home $410,200
- Nowthen, MN5.7 mi · 4,536 people · home $460,000
- Champlin, MN6.8 mi · 23,919 people · home $358,700
- Elk River, MN7.5 mi · 25,835 people · home $370,100
- Rogers, MN7.8 mi · 13,295 people · home $459,700
- Otsego, MN8.2 mi · 19,966 people · home $396,700
Ramsey questions
Is Ramsey, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ramsey scores better for retirees than 19% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 11%. 16.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.9).
How much does a house cost in Ramsey?
The median owner-occupied home in Ramsey is valued at $359,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $116,415, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,826 a month.
What is the weather like in Ramsey?
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 3.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.9 inches of precipitation a year and 35.7 inches of snow.
Does Ramsey get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ramsey since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on July 3, 1983. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)