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Rancho Murieta

California · 5,903 residents · 11.883 sq mi
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Rancho Murieta is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,827. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $518,000. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,903
+41%since 2000
from 4,193 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
497 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 353 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.5
+10%since 2000
from 49.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K6K7K1990201020202024Rancho Murieta
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,827
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,130 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,072
+18%since 2000
from $44,010 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$518,000
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $239,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,132
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,523 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
8.4% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+59%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(3,700)
Black1.9%(80)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(194)
Asian2.6%(108)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.9%(918)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(4,497)
Black2.6%(154)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(617)
Asian3.8%(224)
Other3%(180)
Diversity Score44.5%(2,628)
Diversity Score
45
+103%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 41.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.1 min
+55%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.4%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.6%
−93.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rancho Murieta, California?

Rancho Murieta, California has about 5,903 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rancho Murieta, California?

The typical household in Rancho Murieta, California earns about $111,827 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rancho Murieta, California expensive?

In Rancho Murieta, California, the median home is worth about $518,000, and the typical rent is about $2,132 a month.

How educated are people in Rancho Murieta, California?

About 50.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rancho Murieta, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rancho Murieta, California?

About 3.7% of people in Rancho Murieta, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rancho Murieta, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Rancho Murieta, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,561 residents, a change of about 152 percent over that period.

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

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