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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 72.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 27.7% |
| 107% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $89,183 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,057 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,565 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $116,511 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 148,394 |
| County GDP | $351,753M |
| Restaurants | 8,853 |
| Healthcare | 13,951 |
| Retail | 9,811 |
| Manufacturing | 4,357 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,097 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.07% |
| Commute Time | 41.5 min |
| Work from Home | 12.9% |
| Census Median | $487,200 |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $581,835 |
| Median List Price | $600,000 |
| Median List Price | $600,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $275 |
| Homes Sold | 97 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.5% |
| Price Drops | 20.2% |
| Inventory | 312 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,052 |
| 76% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,686 |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,097 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.07% |
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 13.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,325/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13,951 |
| Total Violent | 126.1/100K |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Murder | 2.4/100K |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Rape | 1.2/100K |
| Robbery | 36.5/100K |
| Assault | 86.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,769.2/100K |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 399.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,046.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 323.0/100K |
| Arson | 1.2/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 238 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 19.6 inches |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,424 ft (434 m) |
| Area | 46.5 sq mi (120.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,303/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6899°N, 117.1844°W |
| County FIPS | 06059 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.7% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,303/sq mi |
| Total Area | 46.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 67 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13,951 |
| Restaurants | 8,853 |
| Retail Stores | 9,811 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 238 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 41.5 min |
| Work from Home | 12.9% |