Living in Moreno Valley, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Moreno Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Moreno Valley has 211,666 residents with a median age of 32.5. The median household income is $93,222 (6% lower than the California median), the median home value is $503,700, the median rent is $2,135/month.
Moreno Valley at a glance
- Population
- 211,666
- Median age
- 32.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $93,222State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $503,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,135/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 63.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.8%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Moreno Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the California median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Moreno Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Moreno Valley the median home value is $503,700, 51% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,135 per month, which is 35.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,281 a month in housing costs.
Moreno Valley median household income
The median household income in Moreno Valley is $93,222 and the income per person is $29,872. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Moreno Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 57,381
- Owner-occupied
- 63.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.7%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 3.79
Moreno Valley demographics
- Population
- 211,666
- Median age
- 32.5
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 9.8%
- Households
- 55,565
- Foreign-born
- 24.4%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Moreno Valley ›
Education in Moreno Valley
17.8% of adults 25 and older in Moreno Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Moreno Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 75.4%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Moreno Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moreno Valley | 211,666 | $93,222 | $503,700 | $2,135 |
| March ARB | 1,273 | $72,411 | — | $1,639 |
| Mead Valley | 19,286 | $86,795 | $446,200 | $1,926 |
| Lakeview | 2,062 | $59,375 | $548,800 | — |
| Highgrove | 8,366 | $114,125 | $625,800 | $1,463 |
| Loma Linda | 25,122 | $82,353 | $596,900 | $1,855 |
| Nuevo | 6,803 | $112,857 | $535,900 | $1,531 |
| Redlands | 73,375 | $105,041 | $618,900 | $2,005 |
| Perris | 80,511 | $88,911 | $474,700 | $1,876 |
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What is the median household income in Moreno Valley, CA?
The median household income in Moreno Valley is $93,222, 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 Moreno Valley?
The median home value in Moreno Valley is $503,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Moreno Valley?
The median gross rent in Moreno Valley is $2,135 per month, about 35.9% of household income.
Is Moreno Valley, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.7%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the California median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%.
What is the median age in Moreno Valley?
The median age in Moreno Valley is 32.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Moreno Valley?
The average commute to work in Moreno Valley is 36 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Moreno Valley?
The unemployment rate in Moreno Valley is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Moreno Valley?
17.8% of adults in Moreno Valley 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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