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Ramsey County
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Ramsey County

#3 in Best Counties to Live in Minnesota
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Housing
      B
    3. Nightlife
      A+
    4. Good for Families
      A+
    5. Diversity
      A
    6. Jobs
      B+
    7. Weather
      C
    8. Cost of Living
      B minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      A+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    11. Commute
      A minus
    Ramsey County is located in Minnesota with a population of 549,377. Ramsey County is one of the best places to live in Minnesota. In Ramsey County, most residents own their homes. In Ramsey County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Ramsey County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Ramsey County are highly rated.
    Population
    549,377
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $254,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,120
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      40%
    • Own
      60%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      256.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      56.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      172.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      640.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,435.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      540.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      17%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
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    Working in Ramsey County

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $71,494
    National
    $69,021
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