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Moreno Valley
  • Suburb of Riverside, CA

Report Card

grade C
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C minus
  3. Housing
    grade D+
  4. Nightlife
    grade B
  5. Good for Families
    grade C
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade C+
  8. Weather
    grade A+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B minus

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Moreno Valley is a suburb of Riverside with a population of 209,578. Moreno Valley is in Riverside County. Living in Moreno Valley offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Moreno Valley there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Moreno Valley and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Moreno Valley are above average.

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About Moreno Valley...
Population
209,578

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$421,400
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$1,858
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    37%
  • Own
    63%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    243
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    4.7
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    10.3
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    111.7
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    298.1
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,350.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    392
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    14%
  • 10-17 years
    13%
  • 18-24 years
    12%
  • 25-34 years
    16%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    10%
  • 65+ years
    9%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    5%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    12%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    32%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    30%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    21%
    national  11%

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