Living in Rancho Mirage, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rancho Mirage · Census data 2020–2024
Rancho Mirage has 17,563 residents with a median age of 66.1. The median household income is $107,364 (8% higher than the California median), the median home value is $807,200, the median rent is $1,510/month.
Rancho Mirage at a glance
- Population
- 17,563
- Median age
- 66.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $107,364State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $807,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,510/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 82%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Rancho Mirage a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the California median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
Cons: Home values 10% higher than the state median; unemployment of 9.4%.
The weather is best in January to March and November.
Cost of living in Rancho Mirage
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rancho Mirage the median home value is $807,200, 143% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,510 per month, which is 42.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,295 a month in housing costs.
Rancho Mirage median household income
The median household income in Rancho Mirage is $107,364 and the income per person is $86,840. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Rancho Mirage: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 15,026
- Owner-occupied
- 82%
- Renter-occupied
- 18%
- Vacant
- 40.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 1.92
40.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Rancho Mirage has many vacation and second homes.
Rancho Mirage demographics
- Population
- 17,563
- Median age
- 66.1
- Under 18
- 8.3%
- 65 and older
- 52.6%
- Households
- 9,003
- Foreign-born
- 16%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rancho Mirage ›
Education in Rancho Mirage
48.6% of adults 25 and older in Rancho Mirage have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 23.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rancho Mirage
- Unemployment rate
- 9.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 30.5%
- Drive alone
- 61.1%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Rancho Mirage vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Mirage | 17,563 | $107,364 | $807,200 | $1,510 |
| Palm Desert | 51,990 | $77,513 | $542,000 | $1,778 |
| Cathedral City | 52,267 | $73,572 | $453,100 | $1,601 |
| Thousand Palms | 7,720 | $77,000 | $268,700 | $1,495 |
| Palm Springs | 45,070 | $73,119 | $604,000 | $1,562 |
| Indian Wells | 4,871 | $162,990 | $1,078,200 | $1,088 |
| Desert Palms | 6,579 | $79,792 | $567,400 | $1,957 |
| Bermuda Dunes | 7,971 | $90,818 | $596,300 | $1,693 |
| Sky Valley | 2,255 | $51,190 | $148,100 | $863 |
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What is the median household income in Rancho Mirage, CA?
The median household income in Rancho Mirage is $107,364, 8% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rancho Mirage?
The median home value in Rancho Mirage is $807,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Rancho Mirage?
The median gross rent in Rancho Mirage is $1,510 per month, about 42.5% of household income.
Is Rancho Mirage, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the California median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.7%. Minuses: home values 10% higher than the state median; unemployment of 9.4%.
What is the median age in Rancho Mirage?
The median age in Rancho Mirage is 66.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Rancho Mirage?
The average commute to work in Rancho Mirage is 25 minutes; 30.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rancho Mirage?
The unemployment rate in Rancho Mirage is 9.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rancho Mirage?
48.6% of adults in Rancho Mirage have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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