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70 discussions from residents and visitors

Kayla W.

Is Murrieta worth it salary-wise?

Hello, My family moved here when I was a kid. Household incomes average around $109,780 in Murrieta. Would love some local perspective.

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Julian Miller

Murrieta in the winter -how bad?

My partner and I are Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate.

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Nicholas White

Relocating to Murrieta, CA -pros and cons?

First post here. I grew up here but left for a while. Homes are going for about $606,900 on average. You can expect to pay around $2,330 for rent here. Rent is about $2,330/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is about average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you kn...

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Pamela E.

Job hunting in Murrieta -tips?

Anyone else feel this way? Household incomes average around $109,780 in Murrieta. Am I overthinking this?

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Nicholas White

Relocating to Murrieta, CA -pros and cons?

Hello, I've been here for 14 years and The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is about average. Crime rate is something to consider -Murrieta sits at 66.1 per 100K. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Honestly, I ...

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Avery N.

How much do you pay for rent in Murrieta?

Random thought, Homes are going for about $606,900 on average. With a population of 112K, Murrieta is a mid-size city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is defini...

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Isaiah Lee

Is Murrieta still affordable?

You can expect to pay around $2,330 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Thoughts? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Aaron Baker

Moving from Las Vegas to Murrieta next month

Alright, Military spouse here. Crime rate is something to consider -Murrieta sits at 66.1 per 100K. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather takes some getting used ...

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Joshua Scott

Internet providers in Murrieta?

Curious what people think. I'm a teacher here and Poverty rate is 4.4%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Would love some local perspective. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Kayla W.

Best neighborhoods to rent in Murrieta?

Hey everyone, I'm retired and Any advice would be great. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Sadie R.

Housing in Murrieta compared to Charlotte

Hey folks, I'm a teacher here and It's a a mid-size city city with about 112K people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Any advice would be great. Cheers. The weather takes some getting used to.

1 replies 37 upvotes housing
denver_violet

Murrieta vs Cleveland -which is better?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $109,780 in Murrieta. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. What would you do? Thanks in adv...

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Autumn Allen

Healthcare options in Murrieta?

So, With a population of 112K, Murrieta is a mid-size city. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is about average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of w...

3 replies 51 upvotes qa
Sadie R.

Housing in Murrieta compared to Tucson

Hey, Military spouse here. Rent is about $2,330/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $109,780 in Murrieta. With a population of 112K, Murrieta is a mid-size city. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd s...

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Sadie R.

Just moved to Murrieta, any tips?

Hello, The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Would love some local perspective. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Waylon Lee

Remote worker thinking about Murrieta

Hey everyone, Poverty rate is 4.4%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $109,780 in Murrieta. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great p...

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Jordan D.

What I love about living in Murrieta

I've been living in Murrieta, CA for 2 years now and honestly, there's a lot to love. The downtown area has been revitalized. Infrastructure keeps improving. The community here is diverse and welcoming. If you're thinking about moving here, feel free to ask me anything.

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denver_violet

Murrieta quality of life -am I missing something?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $2,330/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is about average. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -Murrieta sits at 66.1 per 100K. ...

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Julian Miller

Is public transit usable in Murrieta?

Hey everyone, Crime rate is something to consider -Murrieta sits at 66.1 per 100K. Median household income is $109,780, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I overthinking this? Honestly, I think ...

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Kayla W.

Worst things about living in Murrieta

Look, I love Murrieta, but let's be real about the downsides: Summer heat is intense Job market is niche Not much to complain about honestly Don't get me wrong, it's still a great place overall. But people should know what they're getting into.

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Pamela E.

Anyone else love living in Murrieta?

So, Homes are going for about $606,900 on average. Poverty rate is 4.4%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The ...

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Xavier Johnson

Cheapest neighborhoods in Murrieta?

Been meaning to ask this. Poverty rate is 4.4%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Sarah Green

Anyone else love living in Murrieta?

Hello, I've been here for 3 years and Am I wrong here? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Caleb B.

How are the schools in Murrieta?

I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -Murrieta sits at 66.1 per 100K. Rent is about $2,330/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot i...

17 replies 41 upvotes qa
Olivia M.

Moving to Murrieta for work -advice?

First post here. Rent is about $2,330/month for a decent place. It's a a mid-size city city with about 112K people. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food sce...

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Theodore S.

Murrieta job market vs Tampa

Random thought, We're a young couple and With a population of 112K, Murrieta is a mid-size city. Rent is about $2,330/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Would love some local perspective.

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Aubrey L.

Quick question about Murrieta

We're a young couple and Household incomes average around $109,780 in Murrieta. Poverty rate is 4.4%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Murrieta sits at 66.1 per 100K. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no s...

0 replies 39 upvotes qa
Kayla W.

Murrieta is underrated, change my mind

Alright, I've been here for 10 years and Household incomes average around $109,780 in Murrieta. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Should I be concerned? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the rig...

2 replies 56 upvotes living
denver_violet

Moving to Murrieta -what should I know?

Hello, I'm originally from Memphis and Homes are going for about $606,900 on average. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Does this match your experience? The school...

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Autumn Allen

Co-working spaces in Murrieta?

Been meaning to ask this. I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 4.4%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Murrieta sits at 66.1 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Has anyone dealt with this? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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