Apartments for rent in Murrieta, CA

Murrieta, California is a mid-size city with a population of slightly more than 110,000. Families with children are customary, as kids aged 5-14 make up an above-average 23% of the community. At an average age of just over 35, the city's population is younger than most cities in California. Most Murrieta residents own their homes, and 34% of residents rent. Relatively high rent costs could be playing a role, as the average rent of $1,615 per month is higher than the state average.

Averaging about 39 minutes, the commute time for Murrieta residents is slower than the California average of about 32 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the prevailing mode of getting to work, opted for by 37% of workers, while public transportation isn't used widely. Few commuters walk to work.

Many Murrieta residents work in one of two industries: retail and entertainment. Combined, these industries account for 12% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's workers are in sales, as 6% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. With an average annual income of around $92,000, Murrieta workers bring in around $7,000 more than their peers elsewhere in California. The city's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345. Among residents over the age of 25 in Murrieta, 12% have a Bachelor's degree and 5% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate.