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Rancho Mirage, CA


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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. The city is part of the Riverside - San Bernardino metro area. The population of Rancho Mirage is 13,249.

The People and Families of Rancho Mirage

In Rancho Mirage, about 61% of adults are married.

Seniors are common in Rancho Mirage.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rancho Mirage had a median family income of $78,384. Rancho Mirage is one of the richer cities in California. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. The people of Rancho Mirage can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city. A sizable number of people in the city work from home. Notably, Rancho Mirage is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Rancho Mirage political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $77,104. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Rancho Mirage Housing

Of the housing in Rancho Mirage, approximately 84% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Newer housing units are not uncommon in Rancho Mirage. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the city than most places in California.

Commuting

In Rancho Mirage, 86% of commuters drive to work.

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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