What are the schools like in Murrieta, CA?

Murrieta is served primarily by Murrieta Valley Unified. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.4:1.

What is the median household income in Murrieta?

The median household income in Murrieta, CA is $106,925 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.7%.

What is the weather like in Murrieta, CA?

Murrieta has an average high temperature of 67.5°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Murrieta, CA affordable or expensive?

Murrieta's cost of living index is 108, where 100 represents the national average. This means Murrieta is 8% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $567,700 and the median rent is $2,150 per month.

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

Murrieta has a violent crime rate of 183.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 943.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Murrieta, CA a Good Place to Live?

Murrieta is a mid-sized city of 111,899 in California, with a median household income of $106,925 and a 6.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 108 (US average = 100), which is 8% above the national average.

Strengths: Murrieta stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

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

All Murrieta 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

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

Metric	Murrieta, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$567,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,150	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$106,925	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Murrieta's violent crime rate is 183.7 per 100,000 residents — 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

183.7 /100k

Property Crime

943.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Murrieta is served primarily by Murrieta Valley Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Murrieta, CA	National Avg
School District	Murrieta Valley Unified	—
Elementary Schools	11	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	23.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Murrieta sees average highs of 67.5°F in January and 87.2°F in July, with 13.9 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Murrieta, CA
Average High — January	67.5°F
Average High — July	87.2°F
Annual Precipitation	13.9"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Murrieta, CA	National Avg
Population	111,899	—
Median Age	35.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	59.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	20.5%	18.9%
Asian	8.1%	6.3%
Under 18	27.2%	22.2%
65 and over	12.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wildomar, CA 5 mi French Valley, CA 5 mi Temecula, CA 6 mi Menifee, CA 8 mi Canyon Lake, CA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Murrieta

Murrieta, CA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

92562 92563

Murrieta vs Other Cities

Murrieta, CA vs Wildomar, CA Murrieta, CA vs French Valley, CA Murrieta, CA vs Temecula, CA Murrieta, CA vs Menifee, CA Murrieta, CA vs Canyon Lake, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Murrieta, CA affordable or expensive?

Murrieta's cost of living index is 108, where 100 is the national average. That puts Murrieta roughly 8% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $567,700 and median rent is $2,150/month.

What is the crime rate in Murrieta, CA?

Murrieta's violent crime rate is 183.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 943.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Murrieta?

Public schools in Murrieta are operated by Murrieta Valley Unified. The district has 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.4:1. 29.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Murrieta, CA a good place to live?

Murrieta, CA has a population of 111,899, a median household income of $106,925, and an unemployment rate of 6.7%. 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 Murrieta?

Murrieta averages 67.5°F in January and 87.2°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 Murrieta?

Murrieta, CA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 92562, 92563.

What is the population of Murrieta?

The population of Murrieta, California is 111,899 with a median age of 35.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Murrieta?

Key numbers for living in Murrieta: cost of living index 108 (100 = US average), median home $567,700, median household income $106,925, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Murrieta side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.