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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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About Rancho Santa Margarita
Rancho Santa Margarita is a suburb in the Los Angeles Metro Area and in the Orange County. It has a population of 48,280 and a population density of 3,784, which is 98% above the national average. It has a median age of 39, which is 2 years above the Los Angeles Metro median age and 1 year above the national average.
Rancho Santa Margarita has a median home value of $1,032,100, which is 8% above the Metro average.The average rent of $3,722 is 21% above the metro average rent and 71% above the national average rent. The average household income in Rancho Santa Margarita is $125,329 , which is 39% above the Metro average household income and 48% above the national average of household income.
The average school rating in Rancho Santa Margarita is 8. Rancho Santa Margarita also has a crime index 27 that is below the Metro average and below the National average, making it one of the best places to raise a family in Los Angeles.
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Demographics
Rancho Santa Margarita's population is made up of 59% married, 27% single, 10% divorced and 3% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 34%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 25%. Homeowners make up 73% of the population in Rancho Santa Margarita.
- 49% Male
- 51% Female
Employment
The Per Capita income in Rancho Santa Margarita is $54,013. The Median Household Income is $125,329 and the Rancho Santa Margarita Unemployment Rate is 3%.
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Rancho Santa Margarita crime index is 28 which is lower than the national average. Click here to see the Safest Places to Live in Rancho Santa Margarita.
Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.