Living in Menifee, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Menifee · Census data 2020–2024
Menifee has 110,305 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $93,454 (6% lower than the California median), the median home value is $537,300, the median rent is $2,110/month.
Menifee at a glance
- Population
- 110,305
- Median age
- 38.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $93,454State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $537,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,110/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 80.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.5%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Menifee a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 9.5%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the California median; an average commute of 42 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Menifee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Menifee the median home value is $537,300, 61% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,110 per month, which is 39.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,649 a month in housing costs.
Menifee median household income
The median household income in Menifee is $93,454 and the income per person is $39,521. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Menifee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 38,556
- Owner-occupied
- 80.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.8%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 3.01
Menifee demographics
- Population
- 110,305
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 36,557
- Foreign-born
- 14.3%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Menifee ›
Education in Menifee
22.5% of adults 25 and older in Menifee have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Menifee
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
Menifee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menifee | 110,305 | $93,454 | $537,300 | $2,110 |
| Canyon Lake | 11,119 | $126,926 | $699,600 | $2,608 |
| Romoland | 2,268 | $106,861 | $523,400 | $2,043 |
| Homeland | 7,584 | $60,404 | $238,200 | $1,635 |
| Meadowbrook | 2,627 | $56,212 | $264,600 | $1,599 |
| Winchester | 4,555 | $79,250 | $493,500 | $1,658 |
| Wildomar | 37,277 | $103,506 | $552,400 | $2,003 |
| Green Acres | 3,382 | $79,855 | $325,900 | $1,696 |
| Perris | 80,511 | $88,911 | $474,700 | $1,876 |
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What is the median household income in Menifee, CA?
The median household income in Menifee is $93,454, 6% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Menifee?
The median home value in Menifee is $537,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Menifee?
The median gross rent in Menifee is $2,110 per month, about 39.5% of household income.
Is Menifee, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 9.5%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the California median; an average commute of 42 minutes.
What is the median age in Menifee?
The median age in Menifee is 38.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Menifee?
The average commute to work in Menifee is 42 minutes; 14.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Menifee?
The unemployment rate in Menifee is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Menifee?
22.5% of adults in Menifee have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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