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Rancho Santa Margarita, California · ZIP 92688

Rancho Santa Margarita — ZIP 92688

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Rancho Santa Margarita (92688) scores 87/100 — Excellent for California. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $1.02M.

87OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

A-Excellent

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share19%
Property crime share81%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index79/100
Avg math proficiency62%
Avg reading proficiency72%
Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index39/100
Typical home value$1.02M
Median rent$2,910/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$1.02M

Median Rent

$2,910/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

51,242

Violent Crime

8,423

Property Crime

42,819

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Orange County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Tijeras Creek ElementaryKG–05315
77%
82%
Arroyo Vista ElementaryKG–05508
71%
74%
Las Flores ElementaryKG–05328
67%
77%
Trabuco Mesa ElementaryKG–06640
66%
70%
Arroyo Vista Middle06–08329
65%
82%
Melinda Heights ElementaryKG–06950
64%
67%
Las Flores Middle06–08593
64%
79%
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate07–081,153
56%
69%
Tesoro High09–122,030
55%
83%
Cielo Vista ElementaryKG–06487
33%
39%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

43,937

Median Income

$153K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

39.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 92688 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 92688 has a school score of 79/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 92688 is approximately $1.02M. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 92688 in Rancho Santa Margarita has an overall NeighborScore of 87/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.