Rancho Mirage
City in Riverside County, California
Rancho Mirage is a city in Riverside County, California, with 16,999 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 272 ft (83 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Palm Desert, 4.1 miles SE.
- 16,999residents (2020 Census)
- 272 ftelevation · 83 m
- 25.7 sq miland area · 66.6 km²
- 661 / sq mipopulation density
- 92270ZIP code
About Rancho Mirage
Rancho Mirage is a city in Riverside County, California, United States. The city is a low-density desert community with resorts, golf courses, and country clubs within the Colorado Desert section of the Sonoran Desert. Nestled along the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains in the south, it is located about ten miles southeast of Palm Springs. The city is adjacent to Cathedral City, Palm Desert, and unincorporated Thousand Palms. The population was 16,999 at the 2020 census, down from 17,218 at the 2010 census, though the seasonal population can exceed 20,000. Incorporated in 1973, Rancho Mirage is one of the nine cities of the Coachella Valley.
The city has been nicknamed "Playground of the Presidents" and "Golf Capital of the World". The city has hosted and currently hosts a variety of golf and tennis tournaments, including the Ryder Cup, Desert Classic (PGA Tour), Davis Cup, and the LPGA Tour (Chevron Championship).
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- Median household income
- $107,364
- Median home value
- $807,200
- Median rent
- $1,510/mo
- Median age
- 66.1
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Rancho Mirage had 16,999 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,999 |
|---|---|
| Density | 661 per sq mi (255 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rancho Mirage at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Riverside County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 16,999 (2020) |
| Land area | 25.70 sq mi (66.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.7620° N, 116.4295° W |
| ZIP code | 92270 |
| Official website | ranchomirageca.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0659500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rancho Mirage
- Palm Desert4.1 mi SE
- Cathedral City5.4 mi N
- Thousand Palms5.7 mi NE
- Palm Springs6.9 mi NW
- Indian Wells7.2 mi SE
- Desert Palms7.6 mi E
- Bermuda Dunes8.3 mi E
- Sky Valley9.9 mi NE
- Desert Edge11.1 mi N
- Garnet11.1 mi N
- Indio11.3 mi E
- Indio Hills11.7 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Rancho Mirage
What county is Rancho Mirage in?
Rancho Mirage is in Riverside County, California.
What is the population of Rancho Mirage, CA?
16,999 people lived in Rancho Mirage at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rancho Mirage, CA?
The ZIP code of Rancho Mirage is 92270.
What is the elevation of Rancho Mirage?
272 feet (83 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rancho Mirage?
Palm Desert (4.1 mi), Cathedral City (5.4 mi), Thousand Palms (5.7 mi), Palm Springs (6.9 mi), Indian Wells (7.2 mi).
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