Temecula

City in Riverside County, California

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Temecula is a city in Riverside County, California, with 110,003 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,017 ft (310 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rainbow, 5.7 miles S.

About Temecula

Temecula is a city in southwestern Riverside County, California, United States. The city had a population of 110,003 as of the 2020 census and was incorporated on December 1, 1989. The city is a tourist and resort destination, with the Temecula Valley Wine Country, Old Town Temecula, Pechanga Resort Casino, championship golf courses, and resort accommodations contributing to the city's economic profile.

The city of Temecula, forming the southwestern anchor of the Inland Empire region, is approximately 58 miles (93 km) north of downtown San Diego and 85 miles (137 km) southeast of downtown Los Angeles. Temecula is part of the Greater Los Angeles area. Temecula is bordered by the city of Murrieta to the north and the Pechanga Indian Reservation and San Diego County to the south. Temecula is also the principal city of the Temecula–Murrieta–Menifee, CA urban area, which had a population of 528,991 as of the 2020 census.

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Living in Temecula

Median household income
$121,063
Median home value
$679,700
Median rent
$2,347/mo
Median age
36.7
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Temecula, CA population

Temecula had 110,003 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census110,003
Density2,960 per sq mi (1,143 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Temecula at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyRiverside County
TypeCity
Population110,003 (2020)
Land area37.16 sq mi (96.2 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²)
Elevation1,017 ft (310 m)
Coordinates33.4929° N, 117.1346° W
ZIP code92591
Official websitecityoftemecula.org
Census code (GEOID)0678120

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Temecula

What county is Temecula in?

Temecula is in Riverside County, California.

What is the population of Temecula, CA?

110,003 people lived in Temecula at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Temecula, CA?

The ZIP code of Temecula is 92591.

What is the elevation of Temecula?

1,017 feet (310 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Temecula?

Rainbow (5.7 mi), Murrieta (6.4 mi), French Valley (7.5 mi), Fallbrook (9.5 mi), Pala (9.7 mi).

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