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Rancho Santa Fe Real Estate

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Rancho Santa Fe is an unincorporated area located in the North County of San Diego. The "ranch" as it is fondly called is a California Historic Landmark and is known for its large lots, rural ambiance and celebrity residents. 

The original land grant was made to Lebrado Silva in 1831. Juan Maria Osuna, the alcalde (mayor) of San Diego took possession of the land in 1836. His family gradually sold off the land, owning only about 200 acres in 1906 when the Santa Fe Railway bought the land that made up the "San Dieguito Land Grant" in order to plant eucalyptus trees.  The goal was to use the trees as railroad ties.  However, the trees proved unacceptable for this use and residential development became the goal. The completion of the Lake Hodges dam in 1917 brought water to the area and construction of the village began in 1922.

Planning and respect for the environment have been hallmarks of the "covenant"  (as the original subdvision is called) from the beginning.  Lillian Rice, a local architect, planned the subdivision, and her vision and meticulous design continue to guide it today.  The winding roads were laid out to slow down drivers and ensure that they would enjoy the scenery.  The Spanish Colonial Revival style of architecture was standard for all the public buildings--school, library, the Inn, the civic center--designed by Rice. She also designed a number of private residences in this style.  

The civic center of Rancho Santa Fe survives today much as Rice planned it and is jealously guarded by residents from unnecessary changes. The minimum lot size established by the covenant--two and half acres--ensures that the homes in Rancho Santa Fe are private and highly desirable. The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe has hosted numerous celebrities and is a well-loved destination for Californians and other visitors who want to get away for a vacation.

The Rancho Santa Fe zipcode is highly desirable and other communities have grown up around the "ranch" over the years. Fairbanks Ranch, Hacienda Santa Fe, the Summit, Del Rayo, Morgan's Run and recently Rancho Cielo and the Crosby Estates surround the original covenant and share in its ambiance.

The ranch is known for its horses--there are bridle paths throughout the ranch--its golf, tennis and its proximity to some of the best beaches in Southern California. Some of the finest horse trainers in the country live here and the area was the site for the equestrian events during the 1984 Olympics. Polo is also a favorite pastime. 


Rancho Santa Fe Communities

Rancho Santa Fe Covenant - 1700 Home sites

Unincorporated Areas Surrounding Covenant

Bridges – 250 to 284 Home sites Cielo – 528 Home sites Crosby Estate – 443 Home sites Hacienda Santa Fe – 134 Home sites Las Villas – 10 Home sites Non-Covenant – 16 Home sites Rancho Del Lago – 43 Home sites Rancho Del Rio – 71 Home sites Rancho La Cima – 26 Home sites Rancho Serena – 13 Home sites South Pointe Farms – 52 Home sites Stonebridge – 52 Home sites Summit – 23 Home sites Fairbanks Ranch - 620 Home sites Del Mar Country Club – 108 Home sites Del Rayo Downs – 65 Home sites
Del Rayo Estates – 23 Home sites Montecito – 36 Home sites Rancho Diegueno – 238 Home sites Rancho Farms Estates – 36 Home sites Rancho Santa Fe Farms – 95 Home sites Rancho Santa Fe Lakes – 39 Home sites Rancho Santa Fe Meadows – 15 Home sites Rancho Valencia – 30 Home sites Senterra – 162 Home sites Spyglass – 15 Home sites Stratford – 87 Home sites The Tuscan Estates – 9 Estates Whispering Palms – 554 Home sites The River Estates - 14 Home sites Rancho Santa Fe Acres East - 12 Home sites Rancho Pacifica - 99 Home sites

Area Statistics

Demographics Details Rancho Santa Fe
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Population
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 3,267 37,274,313 305,316,813
Population Change Since 1990 28.00% 25.00% 23.00%
Population Density 521 228 N/A
Male 1,604 18,651,537 150,510,358
Female 1,664 18,622,776 154,806,455
Never Married 361 8,677,018 64,637,695
Married 1,831 14,319,521 127,444,321
Separated 79 2,022,610 12,786,810
Widowed 127 1,605,121 15,653,044
Divorced 231 2,748,669 23,462,677
Number of households
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 1,210 12,358,701 113,634,428
Average Household Size 3.00 3.00 3.00
Median Age
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 46.25 33.93 35.89

Income and Jobs Details Rancho Santa Fe
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Median Household Income
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 $187,283 $59,386 $52,683
Average household Income $309,181 $82,999 $68,953
Per capita income $114,539 $28,446 $26,464
Median Disposable Income $143,280 $49,289 $44,384
Average Total Household Expenditure
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 $176,402 $61,204 $53,788
Sales Tax Rate 7.75% N/A N/A
White Collar Jobs
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 77.48% 78.53% 77.74%
Blue Collar Jobs
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 22.52% 21.47% 22.26%

Ethnicity Details Rancho Santa Fe
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White 3,043 22,309,044 224,453,567
African American 10 2,254,414 37,869,650
Hispanic 338 13,776,689 47,315,892
Native American, Eskimo, Aleut 7 246,114 2,340,063
Asian / Pacific Islander 132 4,735,904 14,030,291
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2 164,967 570,472
Other 74 7,563,870 26,052,770

Education Details Rancho Santa Fe
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Less than 9th Grade 41 2,478,313 12,483,769
Some High School 33 2,050,552 17,561,471
High School Graduate 205 5,773,092 61,595,298
Some College 367 4,645,100 38,173,701
Associate Degree 136 1,863,096 15,535,305
Bachelors Degree 814 4,565,703 35,327,843
Graduate Degree 749 2,532,639 20,540,943

Climate Details Rancho Santa Fe
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Average January High Temperature 68.50ºF 55.03ºF N/A
Average January Low Temperature 42.50ºF 35.19ºF N/A
Average July High Temperature 88.60ºF 87.41ºF N/A
Average July Low Temperature 61.50ºF 56.48ºF N/A
Annual Precipitation 15.10 25.51 N/A