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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Dylan Hughes

Thinking about relocating to Rancho Santa Margarita from Phoenix

OK so I'm a nurse at the local hospital and With a population of 47,257, Rancho Santa Margarita is a smaller city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Does this match your experience? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but sti...

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Grayson

Best restaurants in Rancho Santa Margarita?

Curious what people think. Homes are going for about $907,900 on average. Average temperature is around 67--F, so the weather is moderate. Rent is about $2,481/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a rea...

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Adam Perez

Best restaurants in Rancho Santa Margarita?

Hello, I'm retired and Poverty rate is 4.7%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Grayson

Biggest downsides of living in Rancho Santa Margarita?

Hey everyone, I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 4.7%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Theodore

Freelancing from Rancho Santa Margarita -experience?

Anyone else feel this way? We're a young couple and Homes are going for about $907,900 on average. You can expect to pay around $2,481 for rent here. Rent is about $2,481/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 67--F, so the weather is moderate. People here are genuinely friendly, no...

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Peyton King

How is Rancho Santa Margarita for outdoor activities?

Hey everyone, I've been here for 18 years and The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $146,827, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $907,900 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit need...

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Peyton King

Raising a family in Rancho Santa Margarita -thoughts?

Hey everyone, I'm a remote worker and With a population of 47,257, Rancho Santa Margarita is a smaller city. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Thanks in advance!

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Theodore

Studio apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita -options?

Hey, We have two kids and Median household income is $146,827, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $146,827 in Rancho Santa Margarita. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas...

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Hannah Carter

Is Rancho Santa Margarita getting better or worse?

Curious what people think. I'm a remote worker and The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 47,257 people. The median home value here is around $907,900, which is pretty steep. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know t...

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Andrew D.

Remote worker thinking about Rancho Santa Margarita

Hey everyone, Median household income is $146,827, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 47,257, Rancho Santa Margarita is a smaller city. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Dylan Hughes

Things that make Rancho Santa Margarita unique

OK so I'm a 45-year-old mechanic and It's a a smaller city city with about 47,257 people. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $2,481/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's bet...

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Allison Nguyen

Rancho Santa Margarita job market vs New York

I'm originally from Phoenix and The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $2,481/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Worth the trade-offs? The city has invested a lot in new development. Honestly, I think it's a great plac...

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Logan C.

How is the nightlife in Rancho Santa Margarita?

So, Homes are going for about $907,900 on average. Average temperature is around 67--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $907,900, which is pretty steep. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Let me know you...

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Dylan Hughes

Cost of living reality check -Rancho Santa Margarita

Hey everyone, Household incomes average around $146,827 in Rancho Santa Margarita. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. Would love some local perspective. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Justin B.

Rancho Santa Margarita housing prices -when will it stop?

Alright, We're a young couple and It's a a smaller city city with about 47,257 people. Homes are going for about $907,900 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. ...

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Logan C.

Best hidden gems in Rancho Santa Margarita

Been meaning to ask this. With a population of 47,257, Rancho Santa Margarita is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $2,481 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. Does this match your experience? The city has invested a lot in ne...

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