At a Glance
Median Income
$109,780
$43,992 per capita
Home Value
$606,900
Zillow: $687,308
Median Rent
$2,330/mo
33.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
185/100K
965/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.8%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
10.1% smoking rate
How Murrieta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Murrieta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Murrieta a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Murrieta residents earn a median household income of $109,780 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,992. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% 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 Murrieta is $606,900 , 115% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $687,308. Median rent is $2,330/month, with 33.4% 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
Murrieta reports 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 965/100K. The murder rate is 0.9/100K.
Education
31.8% of adults in Murrieta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Murrieta has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population111,621
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density3,153/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born15.7%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$109,780
Per Capita$43,992
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
B+
Home Value$606,900
Rent$2,330
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$687,308
Housing Units36,647
Rent Burden33.4%
Crime
F
Violent185/100K
Property965/100K
Murder0.9/100K
Assault121/100K
Burglary136/100K
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain15.3 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation1,230 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.8%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute37 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations38
Libraries67
Did You Know?
Murrieta was founded in 1991.
The median home in Murrieta was built in 2000.
15.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (36 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.
15.7% 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.