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Moreno Valley, CA

Full City Profile · California · Orange County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
210,378 Population 4,100/sq mi density
$87,477 Median Income $28,255 per capita
$461,400 Home Value $545,521 Zillow
$2,036 Median Rent 36.8% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 332 sunny days/yr
401 Violent Crime/100K 2,623 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$87,477 median income, 4.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$461,400 home value, $2,036/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
401 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Moreno Valley, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,477
16% above
$28,255 per capita
Home Value
$461,400
64% above
Zillow: $545,521
Median Rent
$2,036/mo
75% above
36.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
401/100K
6% above
2,623/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
49% below
79.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
332 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
116%
Home Value
164%
Rent
175%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
131%
Crime
106%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Moreno Valley a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 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 4.7% (31% 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 $545,521. 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 401 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,623/100K. The murder rate is 7.1/100K.

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 62°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 332 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population210,378
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density4,100/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$87,477
Per Capita$28,255
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565

Housing

B+
Home Value$461,400
Rent$2,036
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$545,521
Housing Units55,942
Rent Burden36.8%

Crime

F
Violent401/100K
Property2,623/100K
Murder7.1/100K
Assault248/100K
Burglary458/100K

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,325/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days332/yr
Rain29.8 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
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.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.