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Murrieta

California · 103,466 residents · 33.536 sq mi
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Murrieta is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,739. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 59,184 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $369,600. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
103,466
+134%since 2000
from 44,282 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,085 / sq mi
+134%since 2000
from 1,320 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.4
−3%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
031K62K93K124K1990201020202024Murrieta
2024112K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,739
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,911 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,876
+24%since 2000
from $23,290 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$369,600
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $190,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,365
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $842 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.4%
−18.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
29.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
49.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+50%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(31,811)
Black3.2%(1,401)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(7,739)
Asian3.9%(1,718)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.1%(22,616)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(57,590)
Black5%(5,162)
Hispanic / Latino25.9%(26,792)
Asian9%(9,304)
Other4.5%(4,621)
Diversity Score76.3%(78,969)
Diversity Score
76
+49%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.7 min
+25%since 2000
from 29.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.5%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
14.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murrieta, California?

Murrieta, California has about 103,466 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Murrieta, California?

The typical household in Murrieta, California earns about $78,739 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Murrieta, California expensive?

In Murrieta, California, the median home is worth about $369,600, and the typical rent is about $1,365 a month.

How educated are people in Murrieta, California?

About 29.0% of adults age 25 and over in Murrieta, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Murrieta, California?

About 6.2% of people in Murrieta, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Murrieta, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Murrieta, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 101,946 residents, a change of about 6707 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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