Ramsey County

MN · Pop. 79,012 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Ramsey County is a suburban county in MN with a population of approximately 79,012.

$/Acre: $4,012
Property Tax: 1.12%
Growing Season: 133 days
Broadband: 80%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 70.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%
Local Sales Tax1.41%
Combined Sales Tax8.29%
Cost of Living Index101.1
Median Household Income$93,255
Poverty Rate24.5%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,012
Median Home Price$309K
Acres for Sale4539
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season133 days
Annual Rainfall30 inches
Avg Summer High83°F
Avg Winter Low0°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation2,757 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado3/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)295 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.3
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K283
Property Crime /100K211
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.9 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town19 miles
Nearest City32 miles
School District5/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%
Ag EconomyModerate