Apartments for rent in Temecula, CA

Temecula is a medium-size city in California with a population of slightly more than 110,000. The city's residents, at an average age of just over 35, skew younger than most cities in California. Most residents own their homes in Temecula, and 35% of residents rent. With an average rent of $1,704/month, exceeding the state average, relatively high rent costs could be a contributing factor in the higher levels of ownership.

Temecula has a relatively large percentage of residents older than 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (7%) compared to the national average (5%). In addition, 13% have earned a Bachelor's degree and 6% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree. There are three primary industries in Temecula: entertainment, retail, and healthcare. Combined, these industries account for 18% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 7% of residents work in management, making it the top field in the city. Temecula workers take home an average annual income of around $98K, about $13,000 more than their peers elsewhere in California. The city's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345.

With an average commute time of about 39 minutes, longer than most cities in the state, Temecula residents find that it takes some patience getting to work. Many residents (40%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transit isn't widely used. A small percentage of workers commute on foot.