At a Glance
Median Income
$109,943
$87,637 per capita
Home Value
$747,800
Zillow: $837,878
Median Rent
$1,575/mo
42.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
243/100K
3,398/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.5%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Rancho Mirage Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rancho Mirage's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rancho Mirage a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rancho Mirage residents earn a median household income of $109,943 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $87,637. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 86,446 business establishments, including 4,533 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rancho Mirage is $747,800 , 165% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $837,878. Median rent is $1,575/month, with 42.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Rancho Mirage reports 243 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,398/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
46.5% of adults in Rancho Mirage hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% above the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rancho Mirage has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 2.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population17,375
Median Age65.0 yrs
Density687/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$109,943
Per Capita$87,637
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$134,757M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149
Housing
C+
Home Value$747,800
Rent$1,575
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$837,878
Housing Units15,055
Rent Burden42.3%
Crime
F
Violent243/100K
Property3,398/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault200/100K
Burglary649/100K
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking11.0%
Premature Death7,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain2.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation241 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.5%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+22.6%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations25
Libraries60
Did You Know?
Rancho Mirage was founded in 1973.
The median home in Rancho Mirage was built in 1987.
26.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Palm Springs International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 4,533 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 341 fatal vehicle crashes.
910 declared natural disasters on record.
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