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What are the crime rate and median income in Murrieta, CA?
FBI figures for 2025 show 1.9 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Murrieta, 57% lower than the rate across California (4.3). Its median household earns $114,081 and the median home value is $639,800. Population: about 112,064 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Murrieta?
Murrieta's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 1.9 per 1,000 residents, based on 212 offenses reported to the FBI. That is 57% lower than the California rate (4.3), and 43% lower than the national rate (3.3). 1 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Property crime came to 949 offenses (8.4 per 1,000; California: 17.9). Compared with 2021, when 182 were reported, the count is up 16%.
| Offense (2025) | Murrieta count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 212 | 1.9 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 30 | 0.27 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 25 | 0.22 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 156 | 1.4 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 949 | 8.4 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 282 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 592 | 5.2 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 75 | 0.66 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Murrieta changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 182 | 942 | 1 |
| 2022 | 325 | 1,446 | 1 |
| 2023 | 195 | 1,409 | 0 |
| 2024 | 207 | 1,066 | 1 |
| 2025 | 212 | 949 | 1 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Murrieta Police Department's own reports.
How does Murrieta compare with California?
The median household income in Murrieta is $114,081, 15% higher than the California median ($99,122). The median owner-occupied home is worth $639,800 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $2,388 a month. About 112,064 people live on 35 square miles of land, roughly 3,166 per square mile. The city lies in Riverside County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Murrieta | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 112,064 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $114,081 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $639,800 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,388 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.8% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 5.4% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 32.6% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 69.5% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 36.6 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Murrieta?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Riverside County as “Very High”. The hazards rated highest here are wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Murrieta?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Murrieta city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Murrieta?
Inside the city limits there are 20 public schools (2024-25) and 6 private schools (2023-24). 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 2 state parks or recreation areas: Lake Elsinore State Recreation Area and Lake Perris State Recreation Area.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Murrieta
Gun shops
5 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Murrieta city limits (4 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 4 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Brass And Bass LLC (Murrieta), Chaparral Coin And Gun LLC (Murrieta), Pm Enterprises (Murrieta) and Sportsman's Warehouse #217 (Murrieta).
Liquor stores
10 liquor stores are on the map inside the Murrieta city limits: Ae Spirits INC. (Murrieta), Beverages & More (Murrieta), Brand X Liquor (Murrieta), Cal Oaks Liquor (Murrieta), Liquor Island (Murrieta), Los Alamos Wine & Spirits (Murrieta), Murrieta Country Market (Murrieta), Murrieta Liquor (Murrieta) and 2 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Murrieta city limits: Planned Parenthood Of The Pacific Southwest (Murrieta).
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Murrieta?
In 2025, Murrieta had 1.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (212 reported), 57% lower than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 8.4 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Murrieta?
$114,081 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Murrieta?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $639,800 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Murrieta?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Riverside County as “Very High”. The hazards rated highest here are wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Temecula, CA (7 mi) · Menifee, CA (8 mi) · Lake Elsinore, CA (11 mi) · Perris, CA (15 mi) · Hemet, CA (16 mi) · San Jacinto, CA (19 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Riverside County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Murrieta city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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