Lake Perris State Recreation Area, a regional lake destination near Moreno Valley.

Relocation guide

Moving to Moreno Valley

What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.

Population

210,378

Median age 32.1

Median household income

$87,477

Median rent

$2,036/mo

Median home value

$461,400

Schools

52

6 districts

Summer high / winter low

96° / 40°

Pros

  • Household incomes run 11% above the US median ($87,477).
  • Property taxes are low: about 0.70% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
  • Mild weather in April, May, October, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
  • 33 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
  • 39 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.

Cons

  • Homes cost 52% more than the US median ($461,400).
  • Hot summers: August highs average 96°F.

Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.

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Where in Moreno Valley?

Moreno Valley spans 4 zip codes. Median home values range from $413,000 to $543,300 by zip.

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Life in Moreno Valley

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A DRIVE AROUND TOWN

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Questions

Is Moreno Valley a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 11% above the US median ($87,477). Property taxes are low: about 0.70% of home value a year (US 0.98%). On the other hand: Homes cost 52% more than the US median ($461,400). Hot summers: August highs average 96°F.

How much do I need to earn to live in Moreno Valley?

The median household earns $87,477. Rent at the median ($2,036/month) is about 28% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $81,440 a year.

How many schools are in Moreno Valley?

52 public and private schools across 6 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.

What is the weather like in Moreno Valley?

Highs average 96°F in August and lows 40°F in December. The most comfortable months are April, May, October.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.

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