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Ramsey

#7 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Anoka County
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Minneapolis, MN
  • 60 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Ramsey is a suburb of Minneapolis with a population of 25,853. Ramsey is in Anoka County. Living in Ramsey offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Ramsey there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Ramsey and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Ramsey are above average.
    About Ramsey...
    Population
    25,853

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $221,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,408
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      13%
    • Own
      87%
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    Ramsey Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      51.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      37
      40.7
    • Robbery
      11.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      162.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,036.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      92.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      9%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      39%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%

    Working in Ramsey

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $92,984
    National
    $55,322
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      Ramsey Reviews

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      I live here as a student. I enjoy the community here; it's very family family friendly, the public schools are decent, and the job opportunities are diverse. There is not a lot of nightlife, though. It's relatively quiet.
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      This area is developing really fast. When I first moved here, we lived in the middle of nowhere. Since then, homes, apartments, clinics, and several businesses have been built. This area has a rural feel but is still close to the city. The community is very active and there are many biking paths and parks to enjoy. The whole city comes out in the summer for the farmer's market and performances/events at the amphitheater. The schools are great and the community is very safe. The future of this area is very bright as development continues. The light rail that goes to the cities goes right through town so people can use it to get to work or school. I would definitely choose to live here again!
      I love Ramsey. Its just far enough out of the city to have space and close enough to go to a sporting event or Theater Production in downtown Minneapolis. I am a vegetable gardener and have two in a half acres to play with. Its either farmland, wetland, forest, streams/rivers, and lakes out here in Ramsey. If you prefer the friendly neighborhood, Ramsey has that as well. You can pretty much find any style of living in Ramsey except big city. Depending on the time of day, commuting to Minneapolis is 45 minutes by automobile. What I have fallen in love with is, the Northstar train service that runs to Minneapolis. There is a station in Ramsey and that commute is less than 30 minutes. There are multiple trains each day so there is some flexibility with your departure time. Another thing about the Northstar is WIFI. Very convenient for anyone working downtown that lives in Ramsey.