Median Age
66 Years
Largest Age Group
70-79 Years
Approximately 23% of Residents
Under 20
10%
Over 65
53%
Rancho Mirage
Rancho Mirage, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,237
Population
27,618
Renter Mix
18% Rent
Sunshine and palm trees surround you in this scenic resort town
Desert
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Resort
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Golf
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Scenic
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Nature
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Parked right in the heart of the Coachella Valley’s network of resorts, Rancho Mirage is a sunny desert community between Palm Springs and Palm Desert. The city’s landscape is mostly split between residential neighborhoods and golf courses, with the extensive local rental market incorporating condos, houses, and apartments to suit any taste and budget.
Large shopping centers on the north side and south side serve as the main commercial zones in town, each featuring a diverse selection of shops and restaurants as well as movie theaters. In addition to the countless golf facilities in the area, living in Rancho Mirage puts you in a prime position to explore the surrounding deserts and mountains, including the legendary Joshua Tree National Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$101,327
Average: $133,364
Education
12,135
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,050
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Rancho Mirage has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
39%
Other Education
61%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Rancho Mirage, CA is $1,275 for a studio, $1,237 for one bedroom, $1,733 for two bedrooms, and $1,440 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rancho Mirage has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,237/month
569 Sq Ft
House
$8,696/month
2,515 Sq Ft
Condo
$5,298/month
1,643 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rancho Mirage, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
349 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,401 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert
- Moorten Botanical Gardens
- The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
- Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Palm Springs International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.