Rancho Mirage, CA

This city of 18,047 residents needs 472 more housing units over the next five years. Rancho Mirage is part of the Southern California Association of Governments.

Housing snapshot

Population
18,047 (2026)
Households
9,097
Median household income
$124,475 (2026)
Typical home value
$828,451
Owner-occupied
49%
Five-year housing need
472 units

Comparison to other California municipalities

Rancho Mirage: $124,475 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$27K >$231K
Rancho Mirage: 1.7 jobs to household ratio
<0.15 >2.52
Rancho Mirage: Permits since 2021 represent 4.7% of housing
<0% >10.5%
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How affordable is this community?

A typical home in Rancho Mirage, CA costs $828,451, somewhat above the California average of $713,253. With a median household income of $124,475 in Rancho Mirage, CA, the typical home is far out of reach for most households, requiring roughly $82,322 more in annual income to afford.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How is the population changing?

Rancho Mirage, CA has a population of roughly 17,563 that has been largely stable in recent years.

Population growth patterns reveal how communities are evolving. This chart shows historical population changes by age group and projects future trends based on demographic patterns.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

Rancho Mirage, CA has roughly 9,097 households and a population that has been largely stable in recent years.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

In Rancho Mirage, CA, detached single-family accounts for 58% of the housing stock. Rancho Mirage, CA is roughly split between owners and renters, at 49% owner-occupied.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How much new housing supply is needed?

To keep up with growth and fill current housing shortages, Rancho Mirage, CA needs 472 new units over the next 5 years.

423
Units needed to keep up with expected growth
Projected total household growth from 2026 to 2031.
4.6%
Projected household growth rate
Expected increase in total households from 9,097 in 2026 to 9,520 in 2031.
49
Units to address shortages in existing housing stock
Production needs to address vacancy rates and other factors.
49
Replacement housing
Effective annual loss rate is 0.7 per 1,000 units.
472
Total 5-year housing production need (2026-2031)
94
Annual production pace
Average units needed per year to meet 5-year need
3.1%
Total housing unit growth
Percent increase in housing stock over 5 years
0.6%
Annual housing unit growth
Average percent increase in housing stock per year

How does this place compare to similar communities?