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Rancho Santa Fe

California · 3,252 residents · 6.712 sq mi
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Rancho Santa Fe is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $200,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $1,000,001. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 321% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,252
+13%vs 2009
vs 2,880 in 2009
2000 – 2024
485 / sq mi
+13%vs 2009
vs 429 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
46.9
−3%vs 2009
vs 48.3 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
2K2K3K3K3K2000201020202024Rancho Santa Fe
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$200,001
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $197,446 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$113,132
+5%vs 2009
vs $107,263 in 2009
US average: $21,522
3.5%
+2.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$1,000,001
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $1,000,001 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$2,001
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $2,001 in 2009
US average: $602
87.6%
+1.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 85.9% in 2009
12.4% rent
5.0
−1%vs 2009
vs 5.1 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic90%(2,591)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(199)
Asian1.1%(32)
Diversity Score23.2%(667)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(2,933)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(173)
Asian2.8%(90)
Diversity Score20%(650)
20
−14%vs 2009
vs 23 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

68.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 69.1% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.6%
−0.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 98.4% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
29.1%
+0.5 ptsvs 2009
vs 28.6% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rancho Santa Fe, California?

Rancho Santa Fe, California has about 3,252 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rancho Santa Fe, California?

The typical household in Rancho Santa Fe, California earns about $200,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rancho Santa Fe, California expensive?

In Rancho Santa Fe, California, the median home is worth about $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Rancho Santa Fe, California?

About 68.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rancho Santa Fe, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rancho Santa Fe, California?

About 3.5% of people in Rancho Santa Fe, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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