Rancho Mirage, California

Overview

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.

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.

Demographics

People

Total Population	17,975
Male Share of the Population	50.3%
Female Share of the Population	49.7%
Senior Citizens	51.7%
Employed Population 16+	5,705
Age of the Population	66

Families

% of people married	56.7%
Average household size	2

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher	42.7%
Median Earnings25+	$43,288
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification	$12,760
Median Earnings With High School Degree	$30,990

Wealth

Median Family Income	$94,375
% Above Poverty Level	88.2%
% Below Poverty Level	11.8%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time	24 minutes
% Working from Home	12.4%
% Walking and Biking to Work	1.8%
% Using Public Transportation	2.5%

Housing

People Living Alone	36.9%
Median Gross Rent	$1,251
Median House Value	$483,100

Ancestry

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)	22.5%
English	12.6%
Irish	9.3%
Italian	7.7%
French Except Basque	3.5%
Scottish	2.6%
Polish	2.4%
Dutch	2.2%
Russian	2.2%
Swedish	1.9%
Norwegian	1.8%
Ukrainian	1%
Austrian	1%
Welsh	0.9%
Danishn	0.8%
Iranian	0.7%
Romanian	0.7%
Canadian	0.7%
Czech	0.6%
Brazilian	0.6%
Swiss	0.6%
Greek	0.6%
Portuguese	0.5%
Hungarian	0.5%
Arab	0.4%
US/American	0.4%
Lebanese	0.3%
African	0.3%
Lithuanian	0.2%
Icelander	0.2%
Belgian	0.2%
Latvian	0.1%
West Indian	0.1%
Jamaican	0.1%
Syrian	0.1%
Croatian	0.1%
South African	0.1%
Finnish	0.1%
German	0.1%
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Rancho Mirage Almanac

Category	Value
County	Riverside County
Standard Zip Codes	92270
Phone Area Codes	760
Time Zone	America/Los_Angeles
Approximate Latitude	33.78
Approximate Longitude	-116.41

Rancho Mirage Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Station	PALM SPRINGS
Distance	8.8 miles
Jan Temp	44 to 70 F
Apr Temp	56 to 88 F
Jul Temp	76 to 108 F
Oct Temp	61 to 91 F
Annual Precip	5.2 inches

Station	INDIO FIRE STATION
Distance	11.3 miles
Jan Temp	42 to 72 F
Apr Temp	59 to 87 F
Jul Temp	78 to 107 F
Oct Temp	62 to 92 F
Annual Precip	3.1 inches

Station	BEAUMONT 1 E
Distance	34.6 miles
Jan Temp	40 to 64 F
Apr Temp	44 to 74 F
Jul Temp	59 to 96 F
Oct Temp	50 to 82 F
Annual Precip	19.3 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

Location	Population	Median Family Income
Cathedral City	53,733	$50,959
Coachella	44,382	$42,993
Indian Wells	5,267	$144,205
La Quinta	40,305	$90,154
Palm Desert	51,675	$71,519
Palm Springs	47,140	$62,239

Rancho Mirage Public Libraries

Rancho Mirage Public Library
71-100 HIGHWAY 111
Rancho Mirage, California
(760) 341-7323

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Rancho Mirage Hospitals

The Betty Ford Center
(Non-profit)
39000 Bob Hope Drive

Eisenhower Medical Center
(Non-profit)
39-000 Bob Hope Drive

Rancho Mirage Public Schools

Rancho Mirage Elementary
42-985 Indian Trail Rd.
ZIP: 92270
Primary
Total Enrollment 422

Rancho Mirage High
31001 Rattler Rd.
ZIP: 92270
High
Total Enrollment 1196

Rancho Mirage Private Schools

Marywood-palm Valley School
35525 Da Vall Dr
ZIP: 92270
Combined Elementary And Secondary
Total Enrollment 388