Why Ramsey?
Community Profile
Ramsey is a beautiful community located 18 miles northwest of the Twin Cities, on the banks of the Mississippi and Rum Rivers. With over 30,000 residents, it’s the fifth-largest city in Anoka County. Over the past two decades, Ramsey has seen steady development, featuring an urban downtown and a strong manufacturing sector. Residents benefit from 20 parks and over 80 miles of trails. Housing options range from downtown apartments and townhomes to rural lots and single-family homes surrounded by nature and wildlife.
Population
2025 - 30,084
2050 - 37,181
Households
2025 - 10,716
2050 - 13,598
Median Age
36.9
Median Household Income
$116,415
Owner Occupied Housing
85%
Median Property Value
$359,600
Sources: Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities & Census.gov
#2
BEST PLACE TO RAISE A FAMILY
2026 Wallethub
#4
BEST PLACE TO LIVE IN THE U.S.
2024 U.S. News & World Report
#7
BEST PLACE TO START A CAREER
2023 Forbes
2024
Employment by Industry
34% Manufacturing
26% Trades, Transportation, Utilities
17% Education & Health Services
11% Professional & Business
7% Leisure & Hospitality
4% Other Services
Thriving Economy
- National + International Businesses
- Commercial & Industrial Properties Available
- Workforce of 7,500 Employees
- Easy Access to Highways 10 & 169
- Shovel-Ready Sites
- Business Assistance
The COR
- Shopping
- Restaurants
- Lodging
- The Draw Amphitheater
- Waterfront Park
- Commercial/Retail
- Housing
- Development Opportunities
- Transit Hub
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