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Rancho Santa Fe

#5 in Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in San Diego Area
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of San Diego, CA
  • 6 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      C-
    4. Nightlife
      C
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      C
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    Rancho Santa Fe is a suburb of San Diego with a population of 2,591. Rancho Santa Fe is in San Diego County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Rancho Santa Fe offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Rancho Santa Fe there are a lot of parks. Many retirees live in Rancho Santa Fe and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Rancho Santa Fe are highly rated.
    About Rancho Santa Fe...
    Population
    2,591

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $2,000,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $2,585
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      23%
    • Own
      77%
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    Rancho Santa Fe Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      6%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      5%
    • 35-44 years
      5%
    • 45-54 years
      20%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      28%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      29%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      37%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      22%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      9%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%

    Working in Rancho Santa Fe

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $113,456
    National
    $55,322
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      Rancho Santa Fe Reviews

      6 reviews
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      Rancho Santa Fe is absolutely beautiful! The people are warm and friendly, and there is a great sense of community in the Covenant (the historic part of RSF) with many activities and traditions that bring everyone together. Residents have great appreciation for RSF's special history and support the outstanding R. Roger Rowe School (elementary and middle.) Most homes are on large lots so have great privacy, the weather is perfect (out of the fog belt but not really hot), and it's just 10 minutes to great beaches.
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      This area is nice, but it’s quite exclusive. It caters primarily to the wealthy, conservative, white, retired upper class of San Diego County. Unless you meet that criteria, you probably won’t be welcomed in this area.
      Quiet, removed and sunny. This community east of the 5 freeway yet accessible enough for most commuters has everything you would want in a neighborhood/suburb. Friendly people, great community. Down side is the cost though. Rather prohibitive for people who are just starting out.