California · Metropolitan Area
Temecula is a large city in California with a population of 110,404. Residents earn $117,840 per year, which is 57% above the national average.
Based on current data, Temecula receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Temecula offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Temecula is $117,840, which is significantly higher than the national average — 57% above $75,149. This places Temecula among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Temecula is $640,400, making it a premium housing market at 127% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,297 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Temecula is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 92 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,341 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Temecula enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 332 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 73.8% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 26.2% |
| 96% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $117,840 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,826 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,565 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $116,511 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 148,394 |
| County GDP | $351,753M |
| Restaurants | 8,853 |
| Healthcare | 13,951 |
| Retail | 9,811 |
| Manufacturing | 4,357 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,097 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.58% |
| Commute Time | 36.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.2% |
| Work from Home | 17.6% |
| Census Median | $640,400 |
| 127% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $757,626 |
| Median List Price | $749,999 |
| Median List Price | $749,999 |
| $/Sq Ft | $376 |
| Homes Sold | 72 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.9% |
| Price Drops | 21.9% |
| Inventory | 210 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,297 |
| 98% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,796 |
| Rent Burden | 32.2% |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,097 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.58% |
| Obesity | 32.6% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.0% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.7% |
| Premature Death | 5,325/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13,951 |
| Total Violent | 92.3/100K |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Murder | 1.9/100K |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Rape | 6.5/100K |
| Robbery | 49.9/100K |
| Assault | 34.2/100K |
| Total Property | 2,340.6/100K |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 605.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,540.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 194.8/100K |
| Arson | 6.5/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 238 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.4 inches |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Area | 37.2 sq mi (96.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,969/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4931°N, 117.1317°W |
| County FIPS | 06059 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.2% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,969/sq mi |
| Total Area | 37.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 96.9% |
| EV Charging Stations | 56 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 66 |
| Public Libraries | 67 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13,951 |
| Restaurants | 8,853 |
| Retail Stores | 9,811 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 238 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 36.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.2% |
| Work from Home | 17.6% |