Ramsey · Relocation
Relocating to Ramsey, Minnesota
Moving to Minnesota? Learn the communities, the prices, and the seasons before you choose where to live.
Moving to Ramsey
Ramsey gives newcomers more land for the money than many closer suburbs. I'm Lesley, a REALTOR® with Bridge Realty.
What is Ramsey like? It is a spread-out city of nearly 30 square miles in Anoka County, about 22 miles north-northwest of downtown Minneapolis, with rivers on two sides and about 37 miles of paved city trails.
Plan My Move to Ramsey
What to know before you choose
- The commute is by road. Highway 10 is the main route toward Minneapolis. The commuter rail station closed in early 2026 and was replaced by bus service.
- The COR is the newer town center, with homes, shops, and a park close together.
- Some homes have a well and septic system. We check both.
- Two school districts serve Ramsey. The address decides which.
Testing the drive for you
Distance on a map and time in traffic are different things. Tell us where you will work, and we will describe the route and what to expect at rush hour before you choose a home.
The steps for buying from a distance are on our relocating to Minnesota page. More about the city is on our Ramsey page, and the purchase itself is covered in buying a home in Ramsey.
Send us a message or call (651) 661-4770.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ramsey have a commuter train?
No longer. The Northstar station closed in early 2026 and was replaced by bus service.
How far is Ramsey from Minneapolis?
About 22 miles north-northwest of downtown, mostly by Highway 10.
Homes For Sale In Ramsey
See every home on the market in Ramsey right now, updated from the MLS.
Ramsey
What relocation looks like in Ramsey
Ramsey is an Anoka County city of about 27,600 people, 22 miles north-northwest of Minneapolis, with the Rum and Mississippi rivers along its edges.
Ramsey sits where Highway 10 meets the Rum and Mississippi rivers, with a newer town center called The COR.
- The homes
- Homes on larger lots, some with a well and septic system, plus newer homes and townhomes around The COR town center.
- Schools people ask about
- Anoka-Hennepin Schools and Elk River Area Schools each serve part of the city. The address decides which.
- Getting around
- Highway 10 is the main route toward Minneapolis, about 22 miles away, and Highway 47 runs north and south. The commuter rail station closed in early 2026 and was replaced by bus service.
- Nearby
- The COR and The Draw amphitheater, Rum River Central Regional Park, and about 37 miles of paved city trails.
- The trade-off
- More land for the price, with a longer drive that is by road only.
Relocation: keep exploring
Ready to make your move with Lesley The Realtor?