The city of Murrieta features 35,294 housing units and 32,749 households. The median density is almost 1,050 per sq mile. 9,639 housing units are inhabited by renters and 23,110 are inhabited by owners. Moreover, Murrieta has a rental vacancy rate of almost 7% and a homeowner vacancy rate of approximately 3%. Rental properties are occupied by 29,519 individuals and the owner-occupied residences are inhabited by 73,518 individuals. The real estate market in Murrieta includes condominiums, detached houses, 2-unit structures, townhouses, mobile homes and single-family properties. The average monthly rent is $1,431 and the average price for a home is $290,200, which is below the median price in California.
Murrieta Communities
There are various neighborhoods included in the Murrieta city. These are:
Spencer’s Crossing
Sonrisas Townhomes
Creekside Village
The Colony
Skyview Ridge
Greer Ranch
Granite Gate
Bear Creek
Murrieta Employment Opportunities
Murrieta has a fine unemployment rate of only 8.4%. The average unemployment rate per state is 10.4%. This means that finding a job in Murrieta is not that difficult as it is in other neighboring cities. The most common industries in the city are health care, construction, educational services, food and accommodation services, public administration, insurance and finance, social assistance and technical, scientific and professional services. Also, the most common occupations are top executives, sales representatives, drivers, cashiers, teachers, retail sales workers and management occupations. Major businesses in Murrieta are:
AT&T
Lowe’s
Bed, Bath & Beyond
Burlington Coat Factory
Verizon Wireless
Kohl’s
Lane Furniture
Quiznos
Target
BMW
Also, Murrieta features top employers such as:
Lowe’s with 200 employees
Sam’s Club with 220 employees
County of Riverside with 220 employees
Oak Grove Center with 245 employees
The Home Depot with 295 employees
Wal-Mart with 340 employees
City of Murrieta with 401 employees
Target with 500 employees
Southwest Healthcare System with 1,500 employees
The Unified School District in Murrieta Valley with 1,900 employees
Murrieta Attractions
Murrieta offers a lot of fun activities and attractions. To begin with, the city is widely known for its golf culture and history. There are 3 golf courses in the community. SCGA Gold Course has 18 holes and it’s located in the eastern part of the city. California Oaks Golf Course is a public golf course situated in The Colony neighborhood. Lastly, Bear Creek Country and Golf Club is a private course situated in Bear Creek. This course is famous because Presidents Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan used to play there. The city of Murrieta also provides sports activities for youth, including cheerleading, street hockey, football, baseball and soccer.
The Mulligan Family Fun Center is a must-see place of interest. It features an arcade, laser tag games, go kart racing and miniature golf. There is also a movie theater located nearby. Other things to see are the comedy club, the sport parks and the Rod Run, an annual car event. Nearby the city, people will find attractions like Santa Rosa Plateau, Lake Skinner and Temecula Valley Wine Country. Santa Rosa Plateau is a great place to explore and discover the natural beauties surrounding Murrieta. It features endangered fauna and flora. Temecula Valley Wine County includes 30 wineries and Lake Skinner is perfect for hiking, sailing, horseback riding, swimming and fishing. People can also visit:
Los Alamos Hills Park
California Oaks Park
Antelope Hills Park
The Academy of Aviation
Tenaja Falls
Aces Comedy Club
Murrieta Transportation and Commuting
Murrieta covers 28.4 sq miles of land and it’s situated along the Interstate 215 Freeway and Interstate 15 Freeway. It is just minutes away from San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles. The Interstate 15 in particular is used by residents who want to commute to Orange, Riverside and San Diego Counties. In addition, Murrieta is served by 7 train stations and 4 airports located within less than 30 miles of the city. The average one way commuting time is 38 minutes.
More Information on Homes for Sale in Murrieta
The median household income in Murrieta, California is
$91,218.
The median household income for the surrounding county is $70,543
compared to the national median of $66,222.
The median age of people living in Murrieta is
35.5 years.
Murrieta Weather
The average high temperature in July is 97.8
degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 36.1 degrees.
The average rainfall is approximately 11.4 inches
per year, with inches of snow per year.
No weather information available.
