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Compare Rancho Santa Margarita to Palo Alto
This post compares Rancho Santa Margarita, California to Palo Alto, 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 | Rancho Santa Margarita (city) | Palo Alto (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,078 | 67,082 |
| Income (median) | $74,354 | $124,900 |
| Home Value (median) | $619,200 | $1,989,300 |
| White | 77% | 61% |
| Black | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 31% |
| With Kids | 41% | 34% |
| Age (median) | 37 | 41 |
| Rentals | 29% | 45% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Rancho Santa Margarita or Palo Alto?
A: Rancho Santa Margarita has a smaller population count than Palo Alto: 49078 compared with 67082 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Rancho Santa Margarita or in Palo Alto?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Rancho Santa Margarita.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita or Palo Alto?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Palo Alto does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 29% for Rancho Santa Margarita versus 45% for Palo Alto.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Rancho Santa Margarita may include: Morgan-Hill, Livermore, and Moorpark.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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