Moreno Valley, California
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Moreno Valley, CA.
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How much does it cost to live in Moreno Valley, CA?
For relocators asking how much Moreno Valley costs: the housing index sits at 152 versus 100 nationally, with homes near $461,400 and rents near $2,036. Local median income is about $87,477 and unemployment recently ran 5.9% (U.S. 4.2%). Commutes average 36 minutes. Violent-offense rates run about 401.5 per 100k (catalog avg 559.5).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 152U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $461,400U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $2,036U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $87,477U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 5.9%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 36 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 401.5per 100k · catalog avg 559.5
- Summer high
- 92°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Moreno Valley compares with a U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals) or a MapsToIt catalog average (crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 213,919City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $87,477Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year11% above U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 152ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year52% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $461,400City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year52% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $2,036City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year51% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 5.9%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-10-19 · July 20261.7 pts above U.S. rateU.S. 4.2% - Avg commute
- 36 min44% above catalog avgCatalog avg 25 min
- Walk Score
- 3033% below catalog avgCatalog avg 45
- Violent crime rate
- 401.5per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)28% below catalog avgCatalog avg 559.5 - Property crime rate
- 2623per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)13% below catalog avgCatalog avg 3005.3 - Summer high
- 92°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals5.0 pts above catalog avgCatalog avg 87°F
- Winter low
- 44°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals9.0 pts above catalog avgCatalog avg 35°F
- Annual rainfall
- 9.4 inAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals72% below catalog avgCatalog avg 33.2 in
- Sunny days
- 330As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals23% above catalog avgCatalog avg 268
Population trend
Moreno Valley grew 10.1% from 194,240 in 2010 to 213,919 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Moreno Valley, CA expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Moreno Valley's housing cost index is 152 versus 100 nationally — well above the U.S. housing-cost baseline. That gap is driven mainly by ACS median home values ($461,400 vs $303,400) and rents ($2,036 vs $1,348).
- Housing cost index 152 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $461,400 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $2,036 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Moreno Valley, CA?
Typical ownership costs center near $461,400, while median gross rent is about $2,036 a month. Against a median household income of $87,477, rent alone is roughly 28% of income on an annualized basis.
- Median home value $461,400
- Median rent $2,036/month
- Median household income $87,477
What is the job market like in Moreno Valley, CA?
County unemployment recently ran 5.9% versus a U.S. rate of 4.2%. Median household income in Moreno Valley is about $87,477 (U.S. $78,538).
- Unemployment 5.9% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $87,477
How long is the typical commute in Moreno Valley, CA?
Average one-way commute time is about 36 minutes, with Walk Score near 30/100. The catalog-city average commute is 25 minutes.
- 36 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 30/100
Is Moreno Valley, CA safer than similar U.S. cities?
Published violent-offense rates are about 401.5 per 100k and property about 2623 per 100k, versus catalog averages of 559.5 and 3005.3. Citywide rates hide large neighborhood differences.
- Violent 401.5 per 100k
- Property 2623 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Moreno Valley, CA?
Normals show summer highs near 92°F, winter lows near 44°F, about 9.4 inches of rain, and roughly 330 sunny days a year.
- Summer high 92°F
- Winter low 44°F
- 9.4 in rain · 330 sunny days
Moreno Valley (pop. 213,919) sits in California. Households here report a median income near $87,477; our housing-derived cost index is about 152 (well above the national housing-cost baseline). Ownership is a high bar — typical values near $461,400 push many newcomers toward renting first.
Pacific weather, wildfire seasons, and housing scarcity dominate relocation tradeoffs. Roughly 330 sunny days a year give outdoor routines unusual calendar reliability. Commutes average near 36 minutes one-way, with walkability near 30/100. Unemployment near 5.9% is elevated versus many peer cities, so industry mix matters more in a move decision. Violent-offense rates near 401.5 per 100k sit in a mid-to-elevated band versus many peer cities in this catalog.
Moreno Valley is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI crime figures, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Moreno Valley with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Moreno Valley city, 1600000US0649270) — As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Riverside County, July 2026 — As of 2026-10-19 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019), city offenses per 100k — As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00003171 RIVERSIDE MUNI AP) — As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-10-19