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Murrieta
  • Suburb of Riverside, CA
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Riverside

Murrieta

#6 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Riverside County
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      C+
    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 Murrieta...
    Population
    111,096
    Suburb of
    Riverside
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    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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    Crime & Safety

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

    Residents

    Diversity
    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%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      40%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Murrieta

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $98,466
    National
    $69,021
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