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Murrieta

#10 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Riverside County
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Riverside, CA
  • 365 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      C+
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    Murrieta is a suburb of Riverside with a population of 110,043. 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 coffee shops and 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 Murrieta...
    Population
    110,043

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $367,400
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,620
    National
    $949
    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
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      34
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      13.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      30.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      204
      500.1
    • Theft
      829.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      197
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      15%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      39%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      13%

    Working in Murrieta

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $80,373
    National
    $55,322
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    Murrieta Reviews

    365 reviews
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    I've lived in Murrieta my whole life, and now I know that my answer might sound a little biased coming from the fact that I have never lived in another place, I can promise it is not. Murrieta is a great place for everyone, whether you're from the wide open country or the crowded city streets. Murrieta is just an hour away from a bunch of popular tourist attractions, such as Knotts Berry Farm, or Little Italy. And with the beach being just across the mountains, the weather here is to die for. While some may say that it is too hot for their taste, just wait until night falls. Temperatures you wouldn't believe. But that's what makes it so nice. Even if it's hot during the day, by night it's always a comfortable 70. Well, that's the end of my rant about Murrieta, thanks for reading!
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    Murrieta is considered a small, family town residing in Southern California. It is considered one of the top ten safest cities in California. It is very affordable to buy a home in this city compared to the surrounding areas such as: Orange County, San Diego, and Escondido. The city is kept very clean. Another bonus for the city is the neighboring town, Temecula. It is a 15-20 minute drive from Murrieta. Temecula has many exciting features such as wine country, the Promenade mall, and old town. Old town provides a night life for local residents.
    I love Murrieta for its diversity and suburban feel. It does not feel like a crowded town like Los Angeles, but it also does not feel empty like other smaller cities in the US.

    I love that Murrieta is still expanding and growing, and it keeping up with the time and generation.

    The weather is great and so is the safety of our communities!