Menifee, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Menifee is a large city in California with a population of 107,020. Residents earn $89,183 per year, which is 19% above the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
107,020 Population 2,303/sq mi density
$89,183 Median Income $37,057 per capita
$487,200 Home Value $581,835 Zillow
$2,052 Median Rent
63°F Avg Temperature 331 sunny days/yr
126 Violent Crime/100K 1,769 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$89,183 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$487,200 home value, $2,052/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
126 violent crimes/100K (67% below avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $89,183
19% higher than US avg
Home Value $487,200
73% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 126/100K
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.7%
33% lower than US avg
Median Rent $2,052
76% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.0%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.9%
8% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.1%
43% lower than US avg

How Menifee Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population107,020
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density2,303/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 49%

Economy

A
Median Income$89,183
Per Capita$37,057
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$351,753M
Commute42 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$487,200
Rent$2,052
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$581,835

Crime

F
Violent126/100K
Property1,769/100K
Murder2.4/100K
Assault86/100K
Burglary400/100K

Health

Obesity36.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.5%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain19.6 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation1,424 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+88.7%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute42 min
EV Stations5
Libraries67

Is Menifee a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Menifee receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Menifee offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Menifee is $89,183, 19% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Menifee is $487,200, making it a premium housing market at 73% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,052 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Menifee is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 126 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,769 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Menifee enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. With 331 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Menifee has a population of 107,020 with a density of 2,303 people per square mile. The median age is 38.2 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (49.2%), with 3.3% Hispanic, 7.2% Black.

Population

107,020
Total Population
2,303
People / sq mi
38.2yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
46.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Menifee vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only72.3%
8% below US avg
Spanish27.7%
107% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Menifee vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Menifee is $89,183, which is 19% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes.

Income: Menifee vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$89,183
19% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,057
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
IRS Avg AGI$116,511

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.1%
43% below US avg
Establishments (County)148,394
County GDP$351,753M

Business (County)

Restaurants8,853
Healthcare13,951
Retail9,811
Manufacturing4,357

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,097
188% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.07%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time41.5 min
Work from Home12.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Menifee is $487,200, 73% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,052 (76% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $581,835.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$487,200
73% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$581,835
Median List Price$600,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$600,000
$/Sq Ft$275
Homes Sold97
Sale-to-List Ratio99.5%
Price Drops20.2%
Inventory312

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,052
76% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,686

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,097
188% above US avg
Effective Rate2.07%
In Menifee, 36.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.5% report depression. 24.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Menifee vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.0%
12% above US avg
Diabetes10.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure30.5%
Asthma10.0%
COPD5.0%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.0%
Physical Inactivity24.3%
Depression23.5%
Mental Distress18.2%
Physical Distress13.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.6%
Checkup Rate70.9%
Premature Death5,325/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access99.1%
Healthcare Facilities13,951
Menifee has a violent crime rate of 126 per 100,000 residents, 67% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,769 per 100,000 (10% below US avg). The murder rate is 2.4 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Menifee vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent126.1/100K
67% below US avg
Murder2.4/100K
63% below US avg
Rape1.2/100K
Robbery36.5/100K
Assault86.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,769.2/100K
10% below US avg
Burglary399.6/100K
Theft1,046.6/100K
Vehicle Theft323.0/100K
Arson1.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)238
FEMA Disasters364

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Menifee has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 19.6 inches. The area enjoys 331 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall19.6 inches
48% below US avg
Snowfall1.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,424 ft (434 m)
Area46.5 sq mi (120.3 km²)
Population Density2,303/sq mi
Coordinates33.6899°N, 117.1844°W
County FIPS06059
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.1%
D 49.7%

Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.7%
33% below US avg
High School+88.7%
School Test Score4.69
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,303/sq mi
Total Area46.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations5
Alt Fuel Stations7
Public Libraries67
Healthcare Facilities13,951
Restaurants8,853
Retail Stores9,811

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)238
FEMA Disaster Declarations364
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute41.5 min
Work from Home12.9%

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