Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Full City Profile · California · Orange County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,574 Population 384/sq mi density
$236,429 Median Income $117,279 per capita
$2,000,001 Home Value $4,424,525 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$236,429 median income, 7.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $3,501/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Rancho Santa Fe, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$236,429
215% above
$117,279 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
609% above
Zillow: $4,424,525
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
201% above
32.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
71.8%
113% above
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
114% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.0%
31% below
6.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Rancho Santa Fe Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Rancho Santa Fe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
315%
Home Value
709%
Rent
301%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
213%
Unemployment
214%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rancho Santa Fe a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rancho Santa Fe residents earn a median household income of $236,429 , which is 215% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $117,279. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rancho Santa Fe is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $4,424,525. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 32.3% 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 1974.

Education

71.8% of adults in Rancho Santa Fe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (113% above the national average). 99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rancho Santa Fe has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population2,574
Median Age53.7 yrs
Density384/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born10.0%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$236,429
Per Capita$117,279
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565

Housing

D
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$3,501
Ownership90.5%
Zillow$4,424,525
Housing Units1,330
Rent Burden32.3%

Health

Obesity22.0%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking6.7%
Premature Death5,325/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain11.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation225 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+71.8%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+24.1%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries67

Did You Know?

The median home in Rancho Santa Fe was built in 1974.
29.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Diego International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.