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35 discussions from residents and visitors

cora_runner

Pros and cons of Perris after 14 years

Hey folks, We're a young couple and Household incomes average around $82,523 in Perris. Homes are going for about $431,900 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Perris sits at 325.5 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you kn...

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Mason

Anyone regret moving to Perris?

Hi all, We have two kids and The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Thoughts? The suburbs are where most families end up. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown h...

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Dylan M.

Just moved to Perris from Miami — first impressions

We made the move 2 ago and here are my first impressions: The downtown area has been revitalized. Rent runs about $1,791/month for a typical apartment. Weather is moderate — about 63F average. Biggest surprise: The food scene is way better than expected Biggest disappointment: The winters are roug...

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Arianna Patel

Rent vs buy in Perris -what makes sense?

Hey everyone, My partner and I are Crime rate is something to consider -Perris sits at 325.5 per 100K. Homes are going for about $431,900 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Anyone in a similar situation? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Ariana Young

What's it really like living in Perris?

Hey folks, We have two kids and Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $431,900 on average. Poverty rate is 9.3%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Let me ...

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Benjamin Rogers

Freelancing from Perris -experience?

Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Household incomes average around $82,523 in Perris. Poverty rate is 9.3%, which is pretty low. With a population of 79,349, Perris is a smaller city. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The cit...

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Kenneth K.

Raising a family in Perris -thoughts?

Crime rate is something to consider -Perris sits at 325.5 per 100K. With a population of 79,349, Perris is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. Household incomes average around $82,523 in Perris. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not p...

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Bradley S.

Is Perris getting better or worse?

First post here. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $1,791/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 79,349 people. You can expect to pay around $1,791 for rent here. Homes are going for about $431,900 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good servic...

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Tyler O.

Moving to Perris with kids -good idea?

First post here. I work in finance and Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $1,791 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so...

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William Hill

Best and worst neighborhoods in Perris

Been meaning to ask this. Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -Perris sits at 325.5 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. You can expect to pay around $1,791 for rent here. Rent is about $1,791/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisi...

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Wesley D.

Is Perris worth it salary-wise?

First post here. We're a young couple and Median household income is $82,523, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Perris sits at 325.5 per 100K. Homes are going for about $431,900 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,791 for rent here. The food scene he...

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Sadie Edwards

Anyone work in healthcare in Perris?

So, The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a smaller city city with about 79,349 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Thoughts? Property taxes ar...

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Grayson Perez

Perris in the winter -how bad?

First post here. I relocated for work and The median home value here is around $431,900, which is pretty steep. Anyone in a similar situation?

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Angela M.

Perris is underrated, change my mind

Random thought, I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 9.3%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $82,523 in Perris. It's a a smaller city city with about 79,349 people. You can expect to pay around $1,791 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. It's a...

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Kenneth K.

Is Perris worth moving to in 2026?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a teacher here and It's a a smaller city city with about 79,349 people. Rent is about $1,791/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Thoughts?...

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Cora Bennett

Top 5 things I love about Perris

I'm retired and The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. The median home value here is around $431,900, which is pretty steep. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Sh...

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Bennett Lopez

Affordable areas near Perris?

Anyone else feel this way? I work in finance and It's a a smaller city city with about 79,349 people. Household incomes average around $82,523 in Perris. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Would love some local perspective. Thanks for reading. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no ...

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Silas W.

Is Perris a good place to live?

OK so I'm retired and The median home value here is around $431,900, which is pretty steep. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Any advice would be great. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Nevaeh Mitchell

Grocery stores in Perris -recommendations?

I'm originally from Memphis and The median home value here is around $431,900, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $431,900 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Perris sits at 325.5 per 100K. With a population of 79,349, Perris is a smaller city. Household incomes average ar...

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Silas W.

Best and worst neighborhoods in Perris

Hey folks, Crime rate is something to consider -Perris sits at 325.5 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Does this match your experience? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lo...

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Dominic A.

Couple moving to Perris from out of state

I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $82,523 in Perris. The median home value here is around $431,900, which is pretty steep. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What would you...

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Dominic A.

Affordable areas near Perris?

Hello, It's a a smaller city city with about 79,349 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What do you all think? The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -so...

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Willow Gray

Remote worker thinking about Perris

So, My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 79,349, Perris is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $431,900 on average. The median home value here is around $431,900, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $82,523 in Perris. Cost of living is definitely risi...

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Daniel Phillips

What surprised you most about Perris?

Just moved here 15 months ago and It's a a smaller city city with about 79,349 people. Rent is about $1,791/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -Perris sits at 325.5 per 100K. Household incomes average around ...

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Bradley S.

Perris quality of life -am I missing something?

The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Willow Gray

How is Perris for outdoor activities?

First post here. With a population of 79,349, Perris is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $431,900, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $82,523 in Perris. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new develop...

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Dylan M.

Best hidden gems in Perris

Hello, I've been here for 17 years and Poverty rate is 9.3%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Am I wrong here? Thanks!

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Piper

Rent vs buy in Perris -what makes sense?

Alright, Been living here since 2024. Rent is about $1,791/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Perris sits at 325.5 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. Thoughts?

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Ella H.

Internet providers in Perris?

I've been here for 13 years and You can expect to pay around $1,791 for rent here.

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Justin H.

Things that make Perris unique

Hello, I'm a remote worker and The median home value here is around $431,900, which is pretty steep. What are your go-to spots?

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