Living in Rancho Murieta, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rancho Murieta · Census data 2020–2024
Rancho Murieta has 5,875 residents with a median age of 58.3. The median household income is $140,061 (41% higher than the California median), the median home value is $715,700.
Rancho Murieta at a glance
- Population
- 5,875
- Median age
- 58.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $140,061State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $715,700State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 99.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.6%
- Average commute
- 43 min
Is Rancho Murieta a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the California median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 43 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Rancho Murieta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rancho Murieta the median home value is $715,700, 115% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,716 a month in housing costs.
Rancho Murieta median household income
The median household income in Rancho Murieta is $140,061 and the income per person is $79,751. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Rancho Murieta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,516
- Owner-occupied
- 99.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 0.9%
- Vacant
- 0.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.35
Rancho Murieta demographics
- Population
- 5,875
- Median age
- 58.3
- Under 18
- 16.1%
- 65 and older
- 35.7%
- Households
- 2,500
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 11.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rancho Murieta ›
Education in Rancho Murieta
47.6% of adults 25 and older in Rancho Murieta have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 16.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rancho Murieta
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 43 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 14.8%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.4%
Rancho Murieta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Murieta | 5,875 | $140,061 | $715,700 | — |
| Rancho Cordova | 81,849 | $89,585 | $477,600 | $1,787 |
| Wilton | 6,433 | $189,537 | $926,200 | $1,823 |
| El Dorado Hills | 51,026 | $165,349 | $909,500 | $2,552 |
| Plymouth | 1,056 | $92,500 | $376,900 | $1,330 |
| Folsom | 83,916 | $139,804 | $755,200 | $2,352 |
| Cameron Park | 18,315 | $102,289 | $667,900 | $1,806 |
| Mather | 4,520 | $146,023 | $585,900 | $2,181 |
| Drytown | 147 | $250,001 | $856,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Rancho Murieta, CA?
The median household income in Rancho Murieta is $140,061, 41% 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 Rancho Murieta?
The median home value in Rancho Murieta is $715,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Rancho Murieta, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the California median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 43 minutes.
What is the median age in Rancho Murieta?
The median age in Rancho Murieta is 58.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Rancho Murieta?
The average commute to work in Rancho Murieta is 43 minutes; 14.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rancho Murieta?
The unemployment rate in Rancho Murieta is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rancho Murieta?
47.6% of adults in Rancho Murieta 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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