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Crime in Murrieta summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Murrieta. Key points include:
There were 1,264 total crimes in Murrieta in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Murrieta is 1,127.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Murrieta is 183.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Murrieta is 943.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Murrieta is -46.81% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Murrieta Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Murrieta / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,264 | 1,127.3 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 206 | 183.7 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.9 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 39 | 34.8 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 135 | 120.4 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,058 | 943.6 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 151 | 134.7 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 784 | 699.2 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 123 | 109.7 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Murrieta summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Murrieta. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Murrieta is 151 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Murrieta is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Murrieta is $688,357.
The median income in Murrieta is $114,081.
Murrieta's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Murrieta Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Murrieta | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 109 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 121 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 231 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 118 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 122 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 119 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Murrieta, CA Weather
The average high in Murrieta is 81.2° and the average low is 52.0°.
There are 18.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 10.0 inches of precipitation each year with 1.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Murrieta |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 81.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 52.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 18.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 10.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Murrieta Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Murrieta
The current population in Murrieta is 112,064. The population has increased 17.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 112,064 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 111,621 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 111,899 | 0.7% |
| 2021 | 111,096 | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 114,066 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 112,941 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 111,427 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 110,043 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 108,583 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 107,507 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 106,326 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 104,584 | 2.2% |
| 2012 | 102,345 | 2.9% |
| 2011 | 99,476 | 4.0% |
| 2010 | 95,668 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Murrieta
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Murrieta is:
46.6% White with 52,255 White residents.
5.2% African American with 5,851 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 545 American Indian residents.
8.4% Asian with 9,461 Asian residents.
0.4% Hawaiian with 493 Hawaiian residents.
1.9% Other with 2,128 Other residents.
5.5% Two Or More with 6,167 Two Or More residents.
31.4% Hispanic with 35,164 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Murrieta | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 46.6% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.2% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 8.4% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.5% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 31.4% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Murrieta
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Murrieta is 52.1% female with 58,335 female residents.
Murrieta is 47.9% male with 53,728 male residents.
| Gender | Murrieta | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Murrieta for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Murrieta completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Murrieta completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Murrieta completed high school / ged.
28.0% of adults in Murrieta completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Murrieta completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Murrieta completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Murrieta completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Murrieta completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Murrieta completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Murrieta | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Murrieta, California
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2.4% of households in Murrieta earn Less than $10,000.
1.5% of households in Murrieta earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.9% of households in Murrieta earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.8% of households in Murrieta earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.1% of households in Murrieta earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.4% of households in Murrieta earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.0% of households in Murrieta earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.3% of households in Murrieta earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.4% of households in Murrieta earn $150,000 to $199,999.
20.3% of households in Murrieta earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Murrieta | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.4% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.9% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.8% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.1% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.4% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.0% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.3% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.4% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 20.3% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
