California · Metropolitan Area
Rancho Mirage is a small city in California with a population of 17,375. Residents earn $109,943 per year, which is 46% above the national average.
Based on current data, Rancho Mirage receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Rancho Mirage offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rancho Mirage is $109,943, which is significantly higher than the national average — 46% above $75,149. This places Rancho Mirage among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Rancho Mirage is $747,800, making it a premium housing market at 165% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,575 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Rancho Mirage is below the national average at 162 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,777 per 100,000, 93% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Rancho Mirage has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F. Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 2.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 84.5% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.5% |
| 16% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $109,943 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $87,637 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,149 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,983 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 86,446 |
| County GDP | $134,757M |
| Restaurants | 4,533 |
| Healthcare | 5,585 |
| Retail | 5,636 |
| Manufacturing | 1,632 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,854 |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.92% |
| Commute Time | 25.7 min |
| Work from Home | 26.9% |
| Census Median | $747,800 |
| 165% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $837,878 |
| Median List Price | $927,000 |
| Median List Price | $927,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $424 |
| Homes Sold | 69 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.6% |
| Price Drops | 28.8% |
| Inventory | 448 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,575 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $4,544 |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,854 |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.92% |
| Obesity | 34.0% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.9% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,817/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,585 |
| Total Violent | 161.8/100K |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 11.2/100K |
| Robbery | 11.2/100K |
| Assault | 139.5/100K |
| Total Property | 3,776.6/100K |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 920.5/100K |
| Theft | 2,649.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 206.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 341 |
| FEMA Disasters | 910 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 76.0°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 94°F (35°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 2.9 inches |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 241 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 25.3 sq mi (65.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 687/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7638°N, 116.4304°W |
| County FIPS | 06065 |
Winner: Republican by 1.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.5% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 687/sq mi |
| Total Area | 25.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 25 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 25 |
| Public Libraries | 60 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,585 |
| Restaurants | 4,533 |
| Retail Stores | 5,636 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 341 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 910 |
| Avg Commute | 25.7 min |
| Work from Home | 26.9% |