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Compare Palm Desert to Rancho Santa Margarita
This post compares Palm Desert, California to Rancho Santa Margarita, California across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Palm Desert (city) | Rancho Santa Margarita (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,675 | 49,078 |
| Income (median) | $47,261 | $74,354 |
| Home Value (median) | $328,300 | $619,200 |
| White | 82% | 77% |
| Black | 1% | 2% |
| Asian | 4% | 10% |
| With Kids | 17% | 41% |
| Age (median) | 52 | 37 |
| Rentals | 38% | 29% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Palm Desert or Rancho Santa Margarita?
A: Palm Desert has a similar population count than Rancho Santa Margarita: 51675 compared with 49078 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Palm Desert or in Rancho Santa Margarita?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Palm Desert.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Palm Desert or Rancho Santa Margarita?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Palm Desert.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Palm Desert does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 38% for Palm Desert versus 29% for Rancho Santa Margarita.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Palm Desert may include: Palm-Springs, La-Quinta, and Fair-Oaks.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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