Median Age
66 Years
Largest Age Group
70-79 Years
Approximately 23% of Residents
Under 20
10%
Over 65
53%
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
Rancho Mirage sits at the heart of California's Coachella Valley, where the Santa Rosa Mountains frame a desert skyline that looks like it was painted rather than formed by geology. The city has long carried a reputation for low-key sophistication, drawing residents who want a quieter pace without sacrificing polish. Eisenhower Health, one of the region's most respected medical centers, anchors the local economy alongside a hospitality and resort industry that keeps the city humming year-round.
Neighborhoods here range from gated golf course communities to open residential streets lined with mid-century and contemporary architecture. The contrast gives renters real options, whether they prefer the seclusion of a walled enclave or the relaxed feel of a walkable street. Apartment communities in Rancho Mirage tend toward low-slung, resort-style layouts with desert landscaping, private pools, and open-air courtyards that take full advantage of the sunny climate.
College of the Desert, located just minutes away in Palm Desert, adds an educational anchor to the broader valley. The city hosts the Rancho Mirage Film Festival each year, bringing independent cinema to the desert and drawing crowds from across Southern California. With roughly 300 sunny days annually, outdoor living is less of a seasonal bonus here and more of a daily expectation.
Explore the City
Discover the wildlife that calls Mission Hills home.
Sunrise in the tranquil hills of Rancho Mirage, California.
Walk in the footsteps of legends along Frank Sinatra Road in Rancho Mirage.
Next to the public library you'll find the iconic observatory, a place to come and star gaze.
Rancho Mirage is known for its luxury resorts, golf courses, and upscale amenities.
The Araby Trail leads to the Bob Hope Estate.
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
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
39%
Other Education
61%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Rancho Mirage, CA is $1,275 for a studio, $1,237 for one bedroom, $1,732 for two bedrooms, and $1,440 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rancho Mirage has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,237/month
569 Sq Ft
House
$8,519/month
2,616 Sq Ft
Condo
$4,908/month
1,625 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
Rancho Mirage Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
349 Students
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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† 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 June 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.