What are the schools like in Menifee, CA?

Menifee is served primarily by Menifee Union. The district operates 13 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.6:1.

What is the median household income in Menifee?

The median household income in Menifee, CA is $87,871 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.1%.

What is the weather like in Menifee, CA?

Menifee has an average high temperature of 65.7°F in January and 96.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

Menifee, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Menifee, CA affordable or expensive?

Menifee's cost of living index is 108, where 100 represents the national average. This means Menifee is 8% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $442,600 and the median rent is $1,946 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Menifee, CA?

Menifee has a violent crime rate of 182.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 798.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Menifee, CA a Good Place to Live?

Menifee is a mid-sized city of 103,680 in California, with a median household income of $87,871 and a 7.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 108 (US average = 100), which is 8% above the national average.

Strengths: Menifee stands out for lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Menifee is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Menifee city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 107.9

Menifee's overall cost of living index is 107.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Menifee costs roughly 8% more than the average American city.

Metric	Menifee, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$442,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,946	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$87,871	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Menifee's violent crime rate is 182.8 per 100,000 residents — 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

182.8 /100k

Property Crime

798.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Menifee is served primarily by Menifee Union. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Menifee, CA	National Avg
School District	Menifee Union	—
Elementary Schools	13	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	23.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Menifee sees average highs of 65.7°F in January and 96.5°F in July, with 13.9 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Menifee, CA
Average High — January	65.7°F
Average High — July	96.5°F
Annual Precipitation	13.9"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Menifee, CA	National Avg
Population	103,680	—
Median Age	37.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	42.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	52.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	28.3%	18.9%
Asian	6.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.7%	22.2%
65 and over	17.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Canyon Lake, CA 5 mi Romoland, CA 5 mi Homeland, CA 6 mi Meadowbrook, CA 6 mi Winchester, CA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Menifee

Menifee, CA is covered by 4 ZIP codes:

92584 92585 92586 92587

Menifee vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Menifee, CA affordable or expensive?

Menifee's cost of living index is 108, where 100 is the national average. That puts Menifee roughly 8% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $442,600 and median rent is $1,946/month.

What is the crime rate in Menifee, CA?

Menifee's violent crime rate is 182.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 798.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Menifee?

Public schools in Menifee are operated by Menifee Union. The district has 13 elementary, 4 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.6:1. 20.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Menifee, CA a good place to live?

Menifee, CA has a population of 103,680, a median household income of $87,871, and an unemployment rate of 7.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Menifee?

Menifee averages 65.7°F in January and 96.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 13.9 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Menifee?

Menifee, CA is covered by 4 ZIP codes: 92584, 92585, 92586, 92587.

What is the population of Menifee?

The population of Menifee, California is 103,680 with a median age of 37.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Menifee?

Key numbers for living in Menifee: cost of living index 108 (100 = US average), median home $442,600, median household income $87,871, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Menifee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.