Living in Murrieta, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Murrieta · Census data 2020–2024
Murrieta has 112,064 residents with a median age of 36.6. The median household income is $114,081 (15% higher than the California median), the median home value is $639,800, the median rent is $2,388/month.
Murrieta at a glance
- Population
- 112,064
- Median age
- 36.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $114,081State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $639,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,388/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 69.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.6%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Murrieta a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the California median; home values 13% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%.
The weather is best in April to June and November.
Cost of living in Murrieta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Murrieta the median home value is $639,800, 92% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,388 per month, which is 34% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,859 a month in housing costs.
Murrieta median household income
The median household income in Murrieta is $114,081 and the income per person is $45,886. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Murrieta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 37,603
- Owner-occupied
- 69.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.5%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 3.08
Murrieta demographics
- Population
- 112,064
- Median age
- 36.6
- Under 18
- 26.3%
- 65 and older
- 12.8%
- Households
- 36,145
- Foreign-born
- 16.6%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Murrieta ›
Education in Murrieta
32.6% of adults 25 and older in Murrieta have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 11.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Murrieta
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 16.8%
- Drive alone
- 72.2%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Murrieta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murrieta | 112,064 | $114,081 | $639,800 | $2,388 |
| Wildomar | 37,277 | $103,506 | $552,400 | $2,003 |
| French Valley | 45,269 | $148,520 | $679,800 | $3,119 |
| Temecula | 111,167 | $121,063 | $679,700 | $2,347 |
| Menifee | 110,305 | $93,454 | $537,300 | $2,110 |
| Canyon Lake | 11,119 | $126,926 | $699,600 | $2,608 |
| Lakeland Village | 12,236 | $85,748 | $463,500 | $1,858 |
| Lake Elsinore | 72,461 | $101,888 | $566,000 | $2,078 |
| Rainbow | 2,029 | $104,338 | $841,100 | $2,085 |
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What is the median household income in Murrieta, CA?
The median household income in Murrieta is $114,081, 15% higher 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 Murrieta?
The median home value in Murrieta is $639,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Murrieta?
The median gross rent in Murrieta is $2,388 per month, about 34% of household income.
Is Murrieta, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the California median; home values 13% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%.
What is the median age in Murrieta?
The median age in Murrieta is 36.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Murrieta?
The average commute to work in Murrieta is 37 minutes; 16.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Murrieta?
The unemployment rate in Murrieta is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Murrieta?
32.6% of adults in Murrieta 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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