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About
Life in Menifee
Life in Menifee is built around suburban stability and accessibility to Southern California's broader region—you're in the Inland Empire with a median household income of $93,454 and a 77% homeownership rate, which means most people here are investing long-term and staying put. The city incorporated in 2008 and has grown steadily, now home to over 107,000 residents across 46 square miles, with a population that reflects Southern California's diversity: about 38% Latino community, 52% White, 6.5% Asian, and 6.8% African American. You'll find the community tends toward family-oriented—nearly 35% of households have kids under 18, and the median age is a solid 39.6 years, so it's neither a retirement enclave nor a college town.
Menifee at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Foreign-Born
14.3%
Broadband Internet
91.9%
of households
Population Growth
+15.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Menifee: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Menifee, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (46.8%), and 22.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.0%
of residents
65 and Older
17.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.7%
of households
Married Couples
58.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.01
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 about average for CA
Rent, home values, and income in Menifee
In Menifee, home values are 27% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
65.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
34.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,852
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
80.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2001
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $581,530 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Menifee and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Menifee is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Menifee 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
Commute41.5 min avg
How Menifee residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Menifee, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 39% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 29 mi
San Bernardino International Airport (SBD)
Regional airport · few flights26k passengers boarded in 2025
- 35 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 66 mi
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Major hub12.7M 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 48% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Menifee runs 48% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
169.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
795.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Menifee 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 Menifee, 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.
165 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Riverside County, county-wide
Menifee is about 5% 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 Menifee, 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
Menifee is about 5% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate95°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Menifee has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
77°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
83°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
13.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
123
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
9
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
32
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 42°F | 2.97" |
| Feb | 67°F | 43°F | 2.85" |
| Mar | 72°F | 46°F | 1.49" |
| Apr | 77°F | 49°F | 0.54" |
| May | 82°F | 54°F | 0.21" |
| Jun | 90°F | 58°F | 0.07" |
| Jul | 97°F | 64°F | 0.18" |
| Aug | 98°F | 65°F | 0.06" |
| Sep | 93°F | 61°F | 0.17" |
| Oct | 83°F | 54°F | 0.51" |
| Nov | 73°F | 46°F | 0.59" |
| Dec | 65°F | 40°F | 2.01" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Menifee
Menifee has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.7%
of residents
Menifee Global Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Loma Linda University Medical Center-murrieta
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Murrieta
Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.2 mi away · Murrieta
Hemet Global Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.5 mi away · Hemet
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.
Education23.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Menifee
Menifee's student/teacher ratio is 23.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 22.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
24
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
22.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Menifee (within 15 miles)
Mt San Jacinto Community College District
14.7 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 15,259 students · in-state tuition $1,451 · 28% graduate · median earnings $43,175 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 9,346 students · in-state tuition $1,428 · 25% graduate · median earnings $45,741 (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, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Menifee
Menifee has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
13 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
70 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
National Park
79 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
95 mi awayPublic Libraries in Menifee
Menifee Library
28798 La Piedra Rd, Menifee
Sun City Branch Library
26982 Cherry Hills Blvd., Sun City
Cities Near Menifee
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Menifee FAQ
Is Menifee, California affordable?⌄
Menifee's median rent is $2,110/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $93,454/year. Median home value is $537,300.
Is Menifee, California safe?⌄
Menifee's violent crime rate was 170 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 796 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Menifee, California?⌄
Menifee has an unemployment rate of 5.4%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Menifee, California?⌄
The cost of living in Menifee is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,110/month and median household income is $93,454/year. The median home value is $537,300. About 65% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Menifee, California?⌄
The average commute in Menifee is 42 minutes, which is significantly 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