Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Living in Rancho Santa Margarita
Bikeability7
Walkability15
Commute35
Public Transit10
Affordability5
Public Safety78
Airports78
Hospitals44
Colleges60
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools86
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
49kPopulation+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
$121kMedian 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
$662kMedian Home Value+$58k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$1.9kMedian 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
Kingdom Life Academy
0 miles, N
Rsm Montessori School
0 miles, NW
Kindercare Learning Centers # 1535
1 miles, NW
Rancho Viejo Montessori School
1 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Soka University of America
10 miles, SW
Brandman University
10 miles, W
Laguna College of Art and Design
11 miles, SW
Concordia University-Irvine
12 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Mission Hospital Regional Med Center
6 miles, SW
Children's Hospital at Mission
6 miles, SW
Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center
7 miles, W
Hoag Orthopedic Institute
10 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
John Wayne Airport-Orange County
16 miles, W
Ontario International Airport
29 miles, N
Long Beach Airport-Daugherty Field
34 miles, W
Los Angeles International Airport
51 miles, NW