Rancho santa margarita is located in Orange county California with a geographic area of 12.9 square miles. The total population in Rancho santa margarita is 48,280 with 48.7% male and 51.3% female. Children under age 5 represent 6.5% of the population, under age 18 equal 24.1% of the population and over age 65 is 9.5% of the population. The median household income is $125,329, per capita income is $54,013. There are a total of 16,960 housing units with 72.7% owner occupied. Education includes 11.2% of residents that are high school graduates and 54.2% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Rancho santa margarita in the summer is 71 degrees, and in the winter 43 degrees.
