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Rancho Mirage, CA


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Rancho Mirage, California

Introduction to Rancho Mirage, California

Rancho Mirage, California is 32 miles E of Hemet, California (center to center) and 58 miles E of Riverside, California. It is in Riverside county and is part of the Riverside - San Bernardino metro area. The population of Rancho Mirage is 13,249.

Rancho Mirage History

The earliest modern settlers came to this area during the 1920s and 30s. However, substantial development began only after the end of World War II. This area has been quite popular with rich and powerful people. Well known celebrities like Frank Sinatra, as well as several U.S. Presidents have either lived or vacationed in Rancho Mirage.

Rancho Mirage and nearby Attractions

  • McCallum Theater
  • Thunderbird Guest Ranch
  • Westin Hotels Mission Hills resort
  • Agua Caliente Casino

Things To Do In Rancho Mirage

The city has 12 golf courses. There is a casino which is very popular among locals, as well as tourists. Apart from that there are parks, shopping malls and facilities for playing tennis and basketball among other sports.

Rancho Mirage Transportation

The Palm Springs International Airport lies at a short distance.

Rancho Mirage Higher Education

The College of the Desert is nearby.

High Points

Rancho Mirage strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Rancho Mirage Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Rancho Mirage Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Rancho Mirage Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Rancho Mirage, CA

Comparing Rancho Mirage to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women98
Female Share of the Population69
Racial Diversity61
Male Share of the Population52
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults98
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times68
Public Transportation Use63
Walking and Biking to Work52

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built99
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Rents47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Affordability of Property Taxes32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime46
Low Property Crime11

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