Murrieta
City in Riverside County, California
Murrieta is a city in Riverside County, California, with 110,949 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,096 ft (334 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wildomar, 4.9 miles NW.
- 110,949residents (2020 Census)
- 1,096 ftelevation · 334 m
- 35.4 sq miland area · 91.7 km²
- 3,134 / sq mipopulation density
- 92563ZIP code
About Murrieta
Murrieta is a city in the Inland Empire region of southwestern Riverside County, California, United States. The population of Murrieta was 110,949 as of the 2020 census. Murrieta experienced a 133.7% population increase between 2000 and 2010, making it one of the fastest-growing cities in the state during that period. Largely residential, Murrieta is typically characterized as a bedroom community. Murrieta is bordered by the city of Temecula to the south, the cities of Menifee and Wildomar to the north, and the unincorporated community of French Valley to the east. Murrieta is at the center of the Los Angeles-San Diego mega-region. Murrieta is named for Juan Murrieta, a Californio ranchero who founded the town.
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- Median household income
- $114,081
- Median home value
- $639,800
- Median rent
- $2,388/mo
- Median age
- 36.6
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Murrieta had 110,949 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 110,949 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,134 per sq mi (1,210 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Murrieta at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Riverside County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 110,949 (2020) |
| Land area | 35.40 sq mi (91.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,096 ft (334 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.5732° N, 117.1910° W |
| ZIP code | 92563 |
| Official website | murrietaca.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0650076 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Murrieta
- Wildomar4.9 mi NW
- French Valley5.2 mi E
- Temecula6.4 mi SE
- Menifee8.1 mi N
- Canyon Lake9.0 mi NW
- Lakeland Village11.3 mi NW
- Lake Elsinore11.4 mi NW
- Rainbow11.7 mi S
- Winchester11.8 mi NE
- Meadowbrook11.8 mi NW
- Warm Springs12.4 mi NW
- Homeland12.7 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Murrieta
What county is Murrieta in?
Murrieta is in Riverside County, California.
What is the population of Murrieta, CA?
110,949 people lived in Murrieta at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Murrieta, CA?
The ZIP code of Murrieta is 92563.
What is the elevation of Murrieta?
1,096 feet (334 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Murrieta?
Wildomar (4.9 mi), French Valley (5.2 mi), Temecula (6.4 mi), Menifee (8.1 mi), Canyon Lake (9.0 mi).
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