At a Glance
Median Income
$117,840
$44,826 per capita
Home Value
$640,400
Zillow: $757,626
Median Rent
$2,297/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
142/100K
2,252/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.2%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
332 sunny days/yr
How Temecula Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Temecula's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Temecula a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Temecula residents earn a median household income of $117,840 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,826. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% 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 Temecula is $640,400 , 127% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $757,626. Median rent is $2,297/month, with 32.2% 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 1997.
Safety & Crime
Temecula reports 142 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,252/100K. The murder rate is 0.9/100K.
Education
39.2% of adults in Temecula hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Temecula has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 332 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population110,404
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density2,969/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$117,840
Per Capita$44,826
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
B+
Home Value$640,400
Rent$2,297
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$757,626
Housing Units36,514
Rent Burden32.2%
Crime
F
Violent142/100K
Property2,252/100K
Murder0.9/100K
Assault73/100K
Burglary273/100K
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking9.6%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days332/yr
Rain33.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation1,142 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.2%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute36 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations56
Libraries67
Did You Know?
Temecula was founded in 1989.
The median home in Temecula was built in 1997.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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