Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
1 neighborhoods · 44,444 residents · California
B+
79/100
89
Safety Score
76
Affordability
$141K
Median Income
$819K
Median Home Value
Is Rancho Santa Margarita, CA a Good Place to Live?
Rancho Santa Margarita receives an overall livability grade of B+ (79/100), placing it among the better areas in California. Safety scores A (89/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores B+ (76/100) with a median household income of $141,089 and median home values around $819,000.
About 49.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 3.4%. 70% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 38.
$2,446
Median Rent/mo
49.3%
College Educated
3.4%
Unemployment
70%
Owner-Occupied
38
Median Age
44,444
Population
1
Zip Codes
Orange
County
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Neighborhoods in Rancho Santa Margarita
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 92688Orange Co. | 79 B+ | 89 | 76 | $141K | $819K | 44,444 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.