Compare cities · September 2026
Bethel vs. Ramsey
Homes in Ramsey sold for a median $383,000 over the 12 months through September 2026, 14% more than in Bethel ($335,000). Homes sold faster in Bethel: 30 days on market on average, against 46 in Ramsey. Ramsey's homes are newer, with a median year built of 1996 against 1984. Ramsey is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 39 minutes by car, against 50. The two are about 13 miles apart.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Bethel | Ramsey |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $335,000 | $383,000 |
| Change from a year earlier | −8.1% | −1.8% |
| Homes sold | 7 | 482 |
| Days on market | 30 | 46 |
| Share of original list price | 96.6% | 98.6% |
| Price per square foot | $224 | $184 |
| New listings | 9 | 780 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 1 | 113 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 0.7 | 2.9 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Bethel | Ramsey |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $267,800 | $359,600 |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1996 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 90% | 90% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 86% | 85% |
| Median rent | $1,000 | $1,826 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | Bethel | Ramsey |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 480 | 28,999 |
| Land area | 1 sq mi | 28.9 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 50 min | 39 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 52 min | 43 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 63 min | 55 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 65 min | 54 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 49 min | 41 min |
| Average commute to work | 37.1 min | 28.2 min |
| Lakes of 10+ acresMinnesota DNR lake outlines touching the city | 1 | 3 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2024 estimates and TIGER/Line; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing (light traffic).
Ramsey
School districts: Anoka-Hennepin Public School District, Elk River School District
Largest lakes: Lake Itasca (99 acres), Grass Lake (35 acres), Rogers Lake (35 acres)
How we compare places: by their homes, housing market and location only, from public sources, never by who lives there. Medians describe the middle home; both places have homes well above and below them.
Quick answers
Bethel or Ramsey?
Is Bethel or Ramsey more expensive?
Ramsey. The median sale price was $383,000 there and $335,000 in Bethel over the 12 months through September 2026, according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update. The median is the middle sale, so both have homes well above and below it.
Where do homes sell faster, Bethel or Ramsey?
Bethel: 30 days on market on average against 46, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
Ramsey, about 39 minutes by car in light traffic (50 from Bethel). To downtown Saint Paul: 52 minutes from Bethel, 43 from Ramsey.
How far apart are Bethel and Ramsey?
About 13 miles in a straight line between their centers.
Which has more lakes, Bethel or Ramsey?
Ramsey has more: 1 lakes of 10+ acres touch Bethel (largest: Sandshore Lake) and 3 touch Ramsey (largest: Lake Itasca), by Minnesota DNR lake outlines.
Which school districts serve Bethel and Ramsey?
Bethel: St. Francis Area Schools. Ramsey: Anoka-Hennepin Public School District and Elk River School District. School district lines don't follow city lines, so check the district for a specific address before you buy.
Should I buy in Bethel or Ramsey?
It depends on your budget, the kind of home you want and where you need to get to each day. This page compares the homes, prices and locations; a Huerkamp Home Group agent can show you homes in both and walk you through what's selling now.
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