Moreno Valley, California
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Moreno Valley.
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How much does it cost to live in Moreno Valley?
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 586.6).
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 · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 92°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Moreno Valley compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for 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 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $87,477Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year11% above U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 152ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year52% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $461,400City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year52% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $2,036City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year51% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 5.9%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 20261.7 pts above U.S. avgU.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 36 min44% above U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 3033% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 401.5annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)32% below U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 2623annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)15% below U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 92°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals5.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 44°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals10.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 9.4 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals72% below U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 330As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals23% above U.S. avgU.S. 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 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?
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?
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?
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 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 586.6 and 3087.9. 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?
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 Data Explorer, 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 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Riverside County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00003171 RIVERSIDE MUNI AP) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10