Living in Rancho Santa Margarita
Rancho Santa Margarita is a large place in California, United States, home to 49,324 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are expat professionals (top 7%, #477 of 7,271), business owners (top 7%, #810 of 12,111), early retirees (top 8%, #858 of 10,762).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Rancho Santa Margarita
- It is part of Greater Irvine, 22 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 55 min and sets around 1:46; in late June it sets around 5:04.
How Rancho Santa Margarita ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 52 | #4,931 of 11,898 | #84 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 22 | #8,685 of 9,771 | #235 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 35 | #6,113 of 8,006 | #151 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 44 | #4,188 of 6,237 | #129 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #1,373 of 9,474 | #154 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 69 | #1,569 of 9,474 | #112 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #858 of 10,762 | #108 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 66 | #929 of 4,537 | #130 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 67 | #1,061 of 4,444 | #166 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 74 | #670 of 3,053 | #114 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 60 | #2,670 of 7,271 | #63 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 69 | #2,164 of 6,227 | #267 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 66 | #1,077 of 3,933 | #194 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 64 | #1,426 of 2,119 | #206 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 34 | #6,149 of 8,006 | #222 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 21 | #10,701 of 12,111 | #161 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 66 | #886 of 4,114 | #159 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 78 | #477 of 7,271 | #72 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 70 | #1,657 of 9,474 | #167 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 22 | #16,666 of 18,063 | #518 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 47 | #1,713 of 16,523 | #211 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 9 | #17,162 of 18,063 | #533 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 81 | #209 of 16,523 | #13 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 79 | #473 of 21,167 | #73 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #3,915 of 12,111 | #125 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 62 | #4,413 of 6,413 | #340 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 76 | #810 of 12,111 | #88 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 56 | #1,558 of 4,750 | #232 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Coto De Caza 4 km
- Las Flores 6 km
- Mission Viejo 8 km
- Lake Forest (California) 8 km
- Ladera Ranch 8 km
- Laguna Hills 11 km
- Laguna Woods 12 km
- Aliso Viejo 14 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.