Kayla W.
best-worst
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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Jordan D.
My kids love it here. So many parks and activities. The local food is incredible.
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Jordan D.
As someone who moved here from Houston, I can confirm most of this. The weather surprised me the most.
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Jordan D.
Good summary. I'd rate it higher personally — maybe 8/10.
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Kayla W.
Good summary. I'd rate it higher personally — maybe 6/10.
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Jordan D.
For families, I'd recommend looking at Maple Heights. Schools are rated well and it's quiet.
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Kayla W.
As someone who moved here from Seattle, I can confirm most of this. The job opportunities surprised me the most.
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Jordan D.
Rent tip: look for places in October-November. Prices drop and there's more availability.
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Jordan D.
This is so helpful, thanks for sharing! We're moving to Murrieta next month.
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Jordan D.
I'd add that the school system has been improving steadily. Otherwise spot on!
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Jordan D.
Weather is the biggest factor for us. Four seasons are nice, not too extreme either way.
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Jordan D.
This is so helpful, thanks for sharing! We're moving to Murrieta next month.
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Jordan D.
Totally agree with this. I've been here 3 years and my experience is very similar.
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Jordan D.
This is so helpful, thanks for sharing! We're moving to Murrieta next month.
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Kayla W.
As someone who moved here from Chicago, I can confirm most of this. The friendliness of people surprised me the most.
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Jordan D.
My kids love it here. So many parks and activities. The local food is incredible.
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Jordan D.
For families, I'd recommend looking at Maple Heights. Schools are rated well and it's quiet.
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Kayla W.
My kids love it here. So many parks and activities. So many outdoor activities.
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Kayla W.
I'd add that the parks here are amazing for families. Otherwise spot on!
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Kayla W.
Been here 20 years. The city has changed a lot but overall for the better.
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Kayla W.
Can confirm the safety issue. But it really depends on the neighborhood. Downtown and Highland Park are perfectly safe.
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