Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Living in Rancho Santa Margarita

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Bikeability 7
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Walkability 15
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Commute 35
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 5
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Public Safety 78
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Airports 78
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Hospitals 44
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Colleges 60
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Schools 86
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Residents

49k Population +964 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
51% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
76% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian11%
Black3%
Caucasian61%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate13%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree35%
Graduate degree16%

Households

Family household76%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$121k Median Household Income +$21k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty
31  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K or more22%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Sales and office25%
Service14%

Commute

Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$662k Median Home Value +$58k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$1.9k Median Monthly Rent +$444 (2010–19)
69% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached20%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199952%
Built 1980 to 198934%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K39%
$750K to $999K29%
$1M to $1.49M7%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas77%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Rancho Santa Margarita

United States45
California55
Los Angeles Metro Area59
Orange County29

Property Crime in Rancho Santa Margarita

United States48
California56
Los Angeles Metro Area53
Orange County45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump44%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 56 3 0
Feb 57 3 0
Mar 58 2 0
Apr 61 1 0
May 65 0 0
Jun 69 0 0
Jul 73 0 0
Aug 74 0 0
Sep 72 0 0
Oct 67 1 0
Nov 60 1 0
Dec 55 2 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rancho Santa Margarita

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding33
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Rsm Montessori School
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Colleges

Colleges near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Brandman University
10 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Airports

Airports near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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