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Rancho Santa Margarita exudes a welcoming and well-maintained atmosphere. The community is known for its meticulously landscaped streets, numerous parks, and family-oriented activities. It's a place where neighbors connect and community involvement is highly valued.

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COMMUNITY GUIDE · RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
Rancho Santa Margarita, Orange County

City Snapshot

Population

47,949

County

Orange County

Timezone

America/Los_Angeles

Median Income

$150,146

Quick Numbers

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Emergency Services

Poison Control

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Domestic Violence Hotline

Child Abuse Hotline

Veterans Crisis Line

Saddleback Medical Center

Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center

This Week

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2026-06-14 at 8:07 PM

Lunch at the Library 2026

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Tiffany, Missing Persons

2026-06-15 at 1:00 AM

Sound Of Music (Touring)

2026-06-15 at 1:30 AM

Toadies: The Charmer Tour

2026-06-15 at 1:30 AM

Community Leaders

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Adam Schiff

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

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Alejandro Padilla

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

Gavin Newsom
Gavin Newsom

Governor

Democratic Party