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Jurupa Valley.
About
Life in Jurupa Valley
Life in Jurupa Valley is fundamentally shaped by being a sprawling, car-dependent community in northwestern Riverside County—think suburban living with real roots rather than a bedroom community passing through. The city itself is young (incorporated in 2011 from nine distinct neighborhoods) and genuinely diverse, with a strong Latino community making up over 71% of the population, which gives the area authentic food, cultural events, and a sense of neighborhood identity that doesn't feel artificial. Weekends revolve around the Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center, Rancho Jurupa Regional Park, and several golf courses if that's your thing, plus you're positioned near the Santa Ana River for some outdoor access, though you're really car-dependent to get anywhere meaningful—the I-15 and Route 60 cut right through the area, which is convenient for commuting but makes walking as a lifestyle pretty limited.
Jurupa Valley at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Foreign-Born
28.3%
Broadband Internet
93.4%
of households
Population Growth
+2.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics28.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Jurupa Valley: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Jurupa Valley, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (74.4%), and 53.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.4%
of residents
65 and Older
12.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
43.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
13.9%
of households
Married Couples
55.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.78
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 14% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Jurupa Valley
In Jurupa Valley, rent runs 14% below the CA average, and home values are 22% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,334
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
70.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1979
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $670,238 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Jurupa Valley and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Jurupa Valley is 0.5 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Jurupa Valley Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area
Commute31.7 min avg
How Jurupa Valley residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Jurupa Valley, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 55 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 58% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Jurupa Valley runs 58% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
137.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,882.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Jurupa Valley Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 34 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Riverside County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Riverside County, which includes Jurupa Valley, the most common type is high wind, with 34 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | High Wind | $161,000 |
| 2024 | 62 | High Wind | $527,000 |
| 2023 | 76 | High Wind | $455,000 |
| 2022 | 113 | High Wind | $240,000 |
| 2021 | 94 | High Wind | $4.2M |
| 2020 | 58 | Excessive Heat | $2.1M |
| 2019 | 62 | Excessive Heat | $112.2M |
| 2018 | 58 | High Wind | $1.6M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
204 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Riverside County, county-wide
Jurupa Valley is about 4% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality80 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Riverside County, which includes Jurupa Valley, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
80
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
217
per year
Unhealthy Days
34
per year
Riverside County, county-wide
Jurupa Valley is about 4% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate92°F summers, 44°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Jurupa Valley has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and mild winters (avg low 44°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/51°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
83°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/44°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
12.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
101
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
4
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
35
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 44°F | 2.29" |
| Feb | 68°F | 45°F | 2.41" |
| Mar | 72°F | 47°F | 1.21" |
| Apr | 76°F | 50°F | 0.59" |
| May | 80°F | 55°F | 0.20" |
| Jun | 87°F | 59°F | 0.01" |
| Jul | 93°F | 64°F | 0.12" |
| Aug | 95°F | 65°F | 0.02" |
| Sep | 91°F | 62°F | 0.11" |
| Oct | 83°F | 55°F | 0.33" |
| Nov | 75°F | 47°F | 0.57" |
| Dec | 67°F | 43°F | 1.51" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Jurupa Valley
Uninsured
11.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Jurupa Valley's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Pacific Grove Hospital
Psychiatric · 5 mi away · Riverside
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Fontana/ontario
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.3 mi away · Fontana
Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.5 mi away · Riverside
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education21.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Jurupa Valley
Jurupa Valley's student/teacher ratio is 21.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 14.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
26
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
14.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Jurupa Valley (within 15 miles)
University of California-Riverside
8.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 22,593 students · in-state tuition $16,103 · 79% graduate · median earnings $72,974 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 18,346 students · in-state tuition $1,428 · 29% graduate · median earnings $44,956 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 18,132 students · in-state tuition $1,184 · 27% graduate · median earnings $45,674 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 12,234 students · in-state tuition $1,185 · 22% graduate · median earnings $43,912 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 8,779 students · in-state tuition $1,428 · 28% graduate · median earnings $48,582 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 8,179 students · in-state tuition $42,788 · 63% graduate · median earnings $67,633 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, 17 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Jurupa Valley
Jurupa Valley has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (17 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
17 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
75 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
93 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
National Park
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Jurupa Valley
Glen Avon Branch Library
9244 Galena, Riverside
Robidoux Branch Library
5840 Mission Blvd, Riverside
Cities Near Jurupa Valley
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Jurupa Valley?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Jurupa Valley FAQ
Is Jurupa Valley, California affordable?⌄
Jurupa Valley's median rent is $1,741/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $97,550/year. Median home value is $574,600.
Is Jurupa Valley, California safe?⌄
Jurupa Valley's violent crime rate was 138 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1882 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Jurupa Valley, California?⌄
Jurupa Valley has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Jurupa Valley, California?⌄
The cost of living in Jurupa Valley is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,741/month and median household income is $97,550/year. The median home value is $574,600. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Jurupa Valley, California?⌄
The average commute in Jurupa Valley is 32 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from