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Temecula

#8 in Best Places to Live in Riverside County
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • City in California
  • 415 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    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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    Temecula is a city in California with a population of 110,722. Temecula is in Riverside County. Living in Temecula offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Temecula there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Temecula and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Temecula are highly rated.
    About Temecula...
    Population
    110,722

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $394,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,716
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      36%
    • Own
      64%
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    Temecula Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

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    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools
    • Colleges

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      63.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      4.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      33
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      306.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,745.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      217
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      15%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      40%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      21%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      13%

    Working in Temecula

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $87,115
    National
    $55,322
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    Temecula Reviews

    415 reviews
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    Temecula has been lots of fun over the years. As someone who has lived and been to school in Temecula, I can no doubt say that I have enjoyed life here. From hanging out with new friends, to exploring farmer's markets, it has been great. Location has always been another extraordinary advantage of Temecula too. Sandwiched between L.A. and San Diego, Temecula is only an hour away from Oceanside Beach and camping. Being between two enormous cities also has a serious side effect of lots of traffic unfortunately! Are you considering a visit? Or becoming a resident? Well whatever the case, Temecula could be a great fit for you. It is for me.
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    I’ve lived here 30 years and raised our children here. Once upon a time, Temecula was very safe and lots of police activity that made it feel even safer. Now, it’s got no police, I can’t remember the last time I saw a cop car patrolling, and lots of unsavory people everywhere. I can’t wait until we move out of this once great city!
    Southern California Wine Country! A great place to visit or live in. A variety of entertainment options awaits: restaurants, wineries, breweries, cultural events. Traffic has gotten bad over past few years but the city still feels very safe and valuable.