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Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Rancho Palos Verdes is a coastal city located in Los Angeles County, California atop the bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, neighboring three other cities in the Palos Verdes Hills, consisting of Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, and Rolling Hills Estates. Rancho Palos Verdes is known for its dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean, Santa Catalina Island, and Los Angeles, as well as for its highly ranked schools, extensive horse and hiking trails, and for being one of the wealthiest ZIP codes in the United States in terms of household income and property prices.

Japanese families farmed the most southern slopes, growing fields of beans, peas, and tomatoes in the area. Barley, hay, and grain were grown on the dryer northern slopes.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.5 square miles (35 km2), virtually all of which is land.

The 2010 United States Census reported that Rancho Palos Verdes had a population of 41,643. The population density was 3,092.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,194.1/km2). The racial makeup of Rancho Palos Verdes was 25,698 (61.7%) White (56.0% Non-Hispanic White), 1,015 (2.4%) African American, 80 (0.2%) Native American, 12,077 (29.0%) Asian, 41 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 748 (1.8%) from other races, and 1,984 (4.8%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3,556 persons (8.5%).

The census reported that 41,303 people (99.2% of the population) lived in households, 313 (0.8%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 27 (0.1%) were institutionalized.

There were 15,561 households, of which 5,187 (33.3%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 10,465 (67.3%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 1,218 (7.8%) had a female householder with no husband present, and 460 (3.0%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 304 (2.0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships and 85 (0.5%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 2,936 households (18.9%) were made up of individuals, and 1,810 (11.6%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65. There were 12,143 families (78.0% of all households); the average family size was 3.03.

The population was diverse in age terms, with 9,248 people (22.2%) under the age of 18, 2,352 people (5.6%) aged 18 to 24, 7,045 people (16.9%) aged 25 to 44, 13,344 people (32.0%) aged 45 to 64, and 9,654 people (23.2%) aged 65 or older. The median age was 47.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.

Rancho Palos Verdes focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Rancho Palos Verdes’ Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Fitness 19 Gym, Equinox and HeyDay Training. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Rancho Palos Verdes, such as the Ocean Trails Reserve and the Filiorum Reserve. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Rancho Palos Verdes CA are Wayfarers Chapel, Point Vicente Lighthouse, and Abalone Cove Shoreline Park. 

Population: 39,980 (2023). Area code: 310. Elevation: 220 ft (67 m). ZIP code: 90275. Area: 13.5 square miles (35 km2).

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Is Rancho Palos Verdes, CA a good neighborhood?

Rancho Palos Verdes is in Los Angeles County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Rancho Palos Verdes offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Rancho Palos Verdes there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many retirees live in Rancho Palos Verdes and residents tend to lean liberal.

Is it expensive to live in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA?

Rancho Palos Verdes, California's cost of living is 104% higher than the national average. Rancho Palos Verdes's housing expenses are 328% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 11% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 28% higher than the national average.

What is the Rancho Palos Verdes CA crime rate?

Rancho Palos Verdes has an overall crime rate of 12 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Rancho Palos Verdes is 1 in 86. Rancho Palos Verdes's crime rate is lower than approximately 72% of California communities.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Rancho Palos Verdes

Rancho Palos Verdes’ Recreation and Community Services Department

Fitness 19 Gym

Equinox 

HeyDay Training

Ocean Trails Reserve

Filiorum Reserve

Wayfarers Chapel

Point Vicente Lighthouse

Abalone Cove Shoreline Park

Niche

Payscale

Neighborhoodscout

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