Rancho Santa Margarita
A peaceful, master-planned community with mountain views, lakeside trails, and a strong family-friendly vibe.
A peaceful, master-planned community with mountain views, lakeside trails, and a strong family-friendly vibe.
47,257 people live in Rancho Santa Margarita, where the median age is 40.3 and the average individual income is $63,535. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Rancho Santa Margarita has 17,042 households, with an average household size of 2.77. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Rancho Santa Margarita do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 47,257 people call Rancho Santa Margarita home. The population density is 3,655.41 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Rancho Santa Margarita, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Orange County Japan Karate Association, Soheila Raouf, Sohi, and Michelle Smith.
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| Active | 4.52 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.74 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.59 miles | 20 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.53 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.66 miles | 16 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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One of the highlights of RSM is the beautiful Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club & Lagoon — featuring a sand‑bottom swimming lagoon, peaceful lounge areas and a man‑made lake where members can rent kayaks and pedal boats:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}. Residents enjoy lakeside strolls, fishing, community events and even a private beach club.
The area is full of outdoor amenities including hiking and biking trails, multiple neighborhood parks and easy access to O’Neill Regional Park, which offers a true wilderness experience among 3,100 acres of scrub‑covered hills, oak and sycamore trees, plus hiking trails, picnic areas and an interpretive center:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}. The city is also known for its safety, cleanliness and tight‑knit sense of community.
Housing options range from affordable townhomes to large view homes nestled in gated communities. Notable neighborhoods include:
Families benefit from the highly rated Saddleback Valley Unified School District, with local elementary and middle schools often located right within each neighborhood. The community also offers convenient shopping plazas, restaurants, gyms and easy freeway access for commuters.
For a deeper look at market trends and lifestyle insights, read our latest market update on Rancho Santa Margarita, which covers lakeside living, mountain views and how the 2025 market pulse is shaping up:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
If you're looking for affordability, peace of mind and strong community values in South Orange County, contact Verso Homes to learn more about homes for sale in Rancho Santa Margarita.
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