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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
At a Glance
How Rancho Santa Margarita Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rancho Santa Margarita's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rancho Santa Margarita a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rancho Santa Margarita residents earn a median household income of $146,827 , which is 95% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $63,535. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% 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 Margarita is $907,900 , 222% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,008,785. Median rent is $2,481/month, with 35.1% 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 1992.
Safety & Crime
Rancho Santa Margarita reports 62 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 612/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
48.8% of adults in Rancho Santa Margarita hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% above the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rancho Santa Margarita has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.