Located in the geographic center of the Palm Springs (Coachella) Valley, Rancho Mirage lies in a sheltered cove, spreading across the desert floor on the South toward the snow capped San Jacinto Mountain range on the west. Also, known as the "Small City - Big Heart."
Trendy relaxation for urban professionals who are looking for a casual but stylish get-a-way with lots of recreation, and comforts are drawn to plentiful commercial land, affordable housing, a growing job market and the lure of family friendly life style.
Tourism, retail and healthcare are an important aspect of Rancho Mirage's economy. With three major resorts; many golf and tennis facilities, hiking, biking, equestrian trails, Aqua Caliente Casino and Nabisco LPGA Tournament there is something for everyone.
Rancho Mirage is a community of country club homes, gated communities, and fairway condominiums with a few open neighborhoods.
CITY PROFILE
Incorporated
1973
Population
17,218
Geographic
24.7 square miles
Median Age
62
Median Home Price
$544,100
Median Household Income
$74,304
Average Annual Temp
74 degrees
Sunshine
350 days
Mountain Views
360 degrees
Schools
Rancho Mirage Elementary Rancho Mirage High School Marywood-Palm Valley Victory Christian School www.education.com
Children's Discovery Museum Rancho Mirage Public Library Cancer Survivors Park Magnesia Falls Park Blixseth Mountain Park Bighorn Overlook Trail Biking - Butler-Abram's Trail, Clancy Lane Trail Top 100 Golf Holes in the Valley!
TIPS & FAST FACTS
-Study up on the cities adopted animal: the bighorn sheep.
-Be moved by exhibitions at the Tolerance Education Center.
-Take in one of the desert's my spectacular views from the 18th hole of the Westin Mission Hills Resort and Spa's Pete Dye-designed golf course.
-Splashtopia and Lazy river offer water fun all day long at Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa.
