At a Glance
Median Income
$87,477
$28,255 per capita
Home Value
$461,400
Zillow: $551,273
Median Rent
$2,036/mo
36.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
273/100K
1,668/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
79.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
12.7% smoking rate
How Moreno Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Moreno Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Moreno Valley a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Moreno Valley residents earn a median household income of $87,477 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,255. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% 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 Moreno Valley is $461,400 , 64% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $551,273. Median rent is $2,036/month, with 36.8% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
Moreno Valley reports 273 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,668/100K. The murder rate is 3.3/100K.
Education
17.3% of adults in Moreno Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
79.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Moreno Valley has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population210,378
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density4,100/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born23.9%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$87,477
Per Capita$28,255
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
B+
Home Value$461,400
Rent$2,036
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$551,273
Housing Units55,942
Rent Burden36.8%
Crime
F
Violent273/100K
Property1,668/100K
Murder3.3/100K
Assault175/100K
Burglary234/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain10.7 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation1,617 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+79.9%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute35 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations49
Libraries67
Did You Know?
Moreno Valley was founded in 1984.
The median home in Moreno Valley was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
23.9% 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.