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Murrieta
  • Suburb of Riverside, CA

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade C
  4. Nightlife
    grade B
  5. Good for Families
    grade B+
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B minus
  8. Weather
    grade A
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B minus

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Murrieta is a suburb of Riverside with a population of 111,096. Murrieta is in Riverside County. Living in Murrieta offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Murrieta there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Murrieta and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Murrieta are highly rated.

About

About Murrieta...
Population
111,096

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$458,000
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,996
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    33%
  • Own
    67%
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Murrieta Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    37.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    18.7
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    24.7
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    153.9
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    657.9
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    212.5
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    15%
  • 10-17 years
    14%
  • 18-24 years
    9%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    11%
  • 65+ years
    12%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    10%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    40%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    22%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7%
    national  11%

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