Rancho Santa Margarita
City in California, United States
Overview
Rancho Santa Margarita is a master-planned city in Orange County, California, known for its picturesque lake, tranquil neighborhoods, and access to nature. The area offers a suburban lifestyle with family-friendly amenities, top-rated schools, and proximity to hiking and biking trails.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
47,949
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
33.64°, -117.60°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$4,610
Local Cost
$2,920
Local Income
$5,900
Cashless
97
English
100
Temperature
17.5°C
Summer Avg
21.6°C
Winter Avg
13.3°C
Record High
39.1°C
Record Low
1.6°C
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
297 mm
Internet Speed
291 Mbps
Upload
48 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
1
Parks
9
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SNA
Distance
25 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 19 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 88/100.