About Rancho Santa Fe CDP, California
Rancho Santa Fe is a census-designated place in northern San Diego County, California. According to the 2010 census, the CDP has a population of 3,117. The CDP is primarily residential, with a rural character. There are a few commercial establishments within the community.
Rancho Santa Fe is located about 25 miles (40 km) northeast of downtown San Diego and about 15 miles (24 km) inland from the Pacific Ocean. It is bordered by the cities of San Marcos and Escondido to the east, and by the city of Solana Beach to the south. Rancho Santa Fe is hilly and scenic, with several small canyons and ravines. The highest point in Rancho Santa Fe is Elfin Forest Mountain Reserve at an elevation of 1,858 feet (566 m).
Rancho Santa Fe has a Mediterranean climate, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. The average annual temperature is about 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius). The average rainfall is about 20 inches (51 cm), most of which falls between November and March.
Rancho Santa Fe is a affluent community, with a median household income of $169,000. The median home value is $1.6 million, and the average home price is $2.4 million. There are many large estates in Rancho Santa Fe, and the community is known for its horse farms and golf courses.