Murrieta, California
Quick Statistics
Murrieta is a community in Riverside County, California, home to about 112,064 people spread across 35.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $49,154 a year, and a typical home is worth about $639,800. About 43.1% of adults hold a college degree, and 91.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 8 percent over the past decade.
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Murrieta ranks number 57 of 1,570 in population, number 399 in median household income, number 570 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Murrieta typically top out near 106°F in July, while January nights average about 47°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wildomar, CA | 4.9 mi. | 37,277 |
| 2. | French Valley, CA | 5.2 mi. | 45,269 |
| 3. | Temecula, CA | 6.5 mi. | 111,167 |
| 4. | Menifee, CA | 8.1 mi. | 110,305 |
| 5. | Canyon Lake, CA | 9.0 mi. | 11,119 |
| 6. | Lake Elsinore, CA | 11.4 mi. | 72,461 |
| 7. | Lakeland Village, CA | 11.4 mi. | 12,236 |
| 8. | Rainbow, CA | 11.7 mi. | 2,029 |
What is the population of Murrieta, California?
Murrieta has a population of about 112,064 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Murrieta, California in?
Murrieta is located in Riverside County, California.
What is the median home value in Murrieta, California?
The median home value in Murrieta is about $639,800, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Murrieta, California?
The median personal income in Murrieta is about $49,154 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Murrieta, California?
Since 1950, 27 tornadoes have been recorded in Riverside County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Murrieta, California?
Typical July highs run about 106 degrees and January lows about 47 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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