At a Glance
Median Income
$89,183
$37,057 per capita
Home Value
$487,200
Zillow: $580,698
Median Rent
$2,052/mo
38.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
187/100K
801/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
11.6% smoking rate
How Menifee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Menifee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Menifee a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Menifee residents earn a median household income of $89,183 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,057. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Menifee is $487,200 , 73% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $580,698. Median rent is $2,052/month, with 38.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Safety & Crime
Menifee reports 187 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 801/100K. The murder rate is 0.9/100K.
Education
22.7% of adults in Menifee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Menifee has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population107,020
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density2,303/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born15.0%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$89,183
Per Capita$37,057
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
B+
Home Value$487,200
Rent$2,052
Ownership80.3%
Zillow$580,698
Housing Units35,516
Rent Burden38.2%
Crime
F
Violent187/100K
Property801/100K
Murder0.9/100K
Assault137/100K
Burglary94/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain11.7 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation1,424 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute42 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries67
Did You Know?
Menifee was founded in 2008.
The median home in Menifee was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
15.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.