What are the schools like in Ramtown, NJ?

Ramtown is served primarily by Howell Township Public School District. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1.

What is the median household income in Ramtown?

The median household income in Ramtown, NJ is $123,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

What is the weather like in Ramtown, NJ?

Ramtown has an average high temperature of 41.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.7 inches.

Ramtown, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ramtown, NJ affordable or expensive?

Ramtown's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ramtown is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $398,300 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ramtown, NJ?

Ramtown has a violent crime rate of 40.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 354.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ramtown, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Ramtown is a small town of 6,506 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $123,250 and a 3.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Ramtown stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, longer commutes. Whether Ramtown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ramtown city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Ramtown's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ramtown costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Ramtown, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$398,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	96.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$123,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ramtown's violent crime rate is 40.1 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

40.1 /100k

Property Crime

354.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Ramtown is served primarily by Howell Township Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ramtown, NJ	National Avg
School District	Howell Township Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ramtown sees average highs of 41.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 51.8 inches of annual precipitation and 23.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ramtown, NJ
Average High — January	41.6°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	51.8"
Annual Snowfall	23.7"

Demographics

Metric	Ramtown, NJ	National Avg
Population	6,506	—
Median Age	37.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	37.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	26.9%	22.2%
65 and over	12.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Ramtown

Ramtown, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07731

Ramtown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ramtown, NJ affordable or expensive?

Ramtown's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Ramtown roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $398,300 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Ramtown, NJ?

Ramtown's violent crime rate is 40.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 354.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ramtown?

Public schools in Ramtown are operated by Howell Township Public School District. The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 40.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ramtown, NJ a good place to live?

Ramtown, NJ has a population of 6,506, a median household income of $123,250, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ramtown?

Ramtown averages 41.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.8 inches with about 23.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ramtown?

Ramtown, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07731.

What is the population of Ramtown?

The population of Ramtown, New Jersey is 6,506 with a median age of 37.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ramtown?

Key numbers for living in Ramtown: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $398,300, median household income $123,250, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ramtown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.