San Diego County
Ramona Real Estate: Homes, Prices and Local Insight
Ramona is a self-contained valley town at about 1,500 feet, with a eucalyptus-lined Main Street, 45-plus wineries and acreage parcels that allow horses. Homes typically run about 13% below the San Diego County figure.
- 130+ sales closed
- 5.0 on Yelp · 6 reviews
- 100% recommend · 12 Facebook reviews
Neighborhood review
What are the strengths and trade-offs of living in Ramona?
Strengths
- All five things-to-do checks, including 45-plus wineries and a 3,867-acre preserve
- Acreage parcels that allow horses and farming
- About 13% below the county figure
Trade-offs
- About three-quarters of the community is in Very High fire zones; insurance takes planning
- No freeway; Downtown San Diego is about 36 miles away
- SR-67 roadwork runs into fall 2027
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- @ramonachamberca Ramona Chamber of Commerce
- @ramonatownhall Ramona Town Hall
Based on the public data on this page, as of October 2026. It describes homes and places, not the people who live there.
Homes
What are homes like in Ramona?
Ramona has 7,604 homes, about 70% detached, with the youngest housing of the six San Diego County communities here (median build year 1983).
Lots step out from the Town Center, at an acre or less, to 2-, 4-, 8- and 10-plus-acre rural parcels that allow horses and farming. Main Street runs under about 300 eucalyptus trees planted in 1909.
What's coming
What's planned or being built in Ramona?
Projects with a public approval, funding decision or construction date, as of October 2026.
SR-67 repaving
An $11.6 million state project, February 2026 to fall 2027. A larger SR-67 safety and evacuation project is in environmental review through 2027. Source
Ramona Sheriff's station rebuild
A $37 million rebuild, from late summer 2026 to late 2027 or early 2028.
Ramona Grasslands trails
New trail segments start construction in fall 2026; the Mt. Woodson Gateway parking area opened in March 2026. Source
Things to do · 5 of 5
What is there to do in Ramona?
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is about 12 miles away, Lake Poway about 15 and Julian about 22.
Main street (counted)
The Town Center on Main Street.
Outdoors (counted)
The 3,867-acre Ramona Grasslands Preserve and the Mt. Woodson trail.
Culture (counted)
The Guy B. Woodward Museum and the 1894 Town Hall, on the National Register.
Events (counted)
The Ramona Rodeo (45th year in 2026), the Ramona Country Fair and the year-round Thursday Grange farmers market.
Entertainment (counted)
45-plus wineries in the Ramona Valley wine region.
Getting around
How do you get around Ramona?
Ramona has no freeway: SR-67 (Main Street) and SR-78 are two-lane highways. It is about 36 miles from Downtown San Diego, 14 from Poway and 18 from Escondido.
Official data
Where can you check hazard maps, crime data and schools in Ramona?
Stephen doesn't rate neighborhoods as safe or unsafe. These are the official sources, so you can judge for yourself.
Hazard maps
| Very High fire hazard zone | Yes | About 76% of the community is in Very High zones. Past fires include Cedar (2003) and Witch Creek (2007). |
|---|---|---|
| FEMA 100-year floodplain | Partial | About 1,100 acres along Santa Maria and Hatfield creeks. |
| Earthquake fault zone | No | No state-mapped earthquake fault zone. |
Community-wide flags overstate risk for most individual homes. Check an address with CAL FIRE, FEMA's flood maps and EQ Zapp. The seller's Natural Hazard Disclosure is the binding document.
Crime data
Patrolled by the San Diego County Sheriff's Ramona Substation.
FAQ
Questions about Ramona
What does a typical home cost in Ramona?
Zillow's typical home value for Ramona was $807,824 in August 2026, 13% below San Diego County's $930,800. For a price on a specific home, request a personal valuation.
Is Ramona in a wildfire, flood or earthquake fault zone?
On state and federal maps, Ramona's Very High fire hazard flag is yes, its FEMA floodplain flag is partial and its earthquake fault zone flag is no. Check a specific address with CAL FIRE, FEMA and EQ Zapp; the seller's Natural Hazard Disclosure covers each home.
What's being built in Ramona?
SR-67 repaving. An $11.6 million state project, February 2026 to fall 2027. A larger SR-67 safety and evacuation project is in environmental review through 2027.
Which school district serves Ramona?
Ramona Unified School District. Stephen doesn't rate schools; the California School Dashboard has the state's data for every public school.
Next step
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Sources: Zillow home value data · Ramona Community Plan · Ramona Valley Vineyard Association · Ramona Community Wildfire Protection Plan, 2026. Updated October 2026.