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Rancho Mirage, California

city · Riverside County

At a glance

17,563
Population
$807,200
Median home value (all homes)
166% above U.S. median
$839,868
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,510/mo
Median rent
12% above U.S. median
$107,364
Median household income
37% above U.S. median
25.3 min
Average commute
92.3%
Homes with broadband
6.53%
Locations with fiber available
9.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 150 — 50% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing184% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities9% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost35% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college49 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates94.5%
College graduates48.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce
Described as the heartbeat of Valley business, the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce aims to empower organizations to launch, expand, and create local jobs—driving prosperity for families across the community. It positions itself as a resource for small businesses through networking, resources, advocacy, and partnerships.
region Inland Empire Economic Partnership
IEEP unites business, government, and community leaders to create a thriving Inland Empire region. It focuses on harnessing this potential through strategic initiatives that bolster human capital, improve transportation infrastructure, enhance educational outcomes, and elevate environmental quality.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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