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Life in Perris
If you're considering Perris, know that you're looking at an affordable Inland Empire community with a median home price around $475,000 and median household income of $88,911, which has improved noticeably in recent years. The population is young and family-oriented—nearly 60% of households have children—and the Latino community makes up the majority of residents, giving the city a distinct cultural character. The Mediterranean climate means you'll get year-round sunshine and dry summers, though summers get genuinely hot; winters are mild but the trade-off is that you're about 71 miles from LA, so your average commute is roughly 36 minutes if you're working elsewhere in the region.
Perris at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
31.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Foreign-Born
29.7%
Broadband Internet
95.3%
of households
Population Growth
+5.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics29.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Perris: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Perris, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (75.5%), and 60.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.5%
of residents
65 and Older
7.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
56.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
8.2%
of households
Married Couples
60.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
4.13
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 8% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Perris
In Perris, rent runs 8% below the CA average, and home values are 35% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,942
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2000
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $542,448 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above CA average
Unemployment in Perris and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Perris is 0.4 percentage points higher than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Perris 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
Commute37.1 min avg
How Perris residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Perris, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 44% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
San Bernardino International Airport (SBD)
Regional airport · few flights26k passengers boarded in 2025
- 28 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 68 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 18% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Perris runs 18% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
271
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,821.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Perris 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 Perris, 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.
158 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Riverside County, county-wide
Perris is about 3% 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 Perris, 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
Perris is about 3% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate92°F summers, 37°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Perris has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/37°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
10.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
100
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
25
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
32
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 37°F | 2.05" |
| Feb | 66°F | 38°F | 2.43" |
| Mar | 71°F | 40°F | 1.51" |
| Apr | 74°F | 44°F | 0.76" |
| May | 80°F | 51°F | 0.27" |
| Jun | 87°F | 56°F | 0.07" |
| Jul | 94°F | 62°F | 0.13" |
| Aug | 95°F | 62°F | 0.36" |
| Sep | 92°F | 59°F | 0.16" |
| Oct | 82°F | 49°F | 0.47" |
| Nov | 72°F | 41°F | 0.67" |
| Dec | 65°F | 37°F | 1.77" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Perris
Uninsured
12.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Perris's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Menifee Global Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.9 mi away · Sun City
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-moreno Valley
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.6 mi away · Moreno Valley
Riverside University Health System-medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.4 mi away · Moreno Valley
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.
Education22.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Perris
Perris's student/teacher ratio is 22.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 12.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
22
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
12.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Perris (within 15 miles)
University of California-Riverside
14 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 22,593 students · in-state tuition $16,103 · 79% graduate · median earnings $72,974 (10 yrs after entry)
Mt San Jacinto Community College District
14.5 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)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 413 students · in-state tuition $15,451 · 63% graduate · median earnings $49,629 (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, 6 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Perris
Perris has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (6 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
6 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
77 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
National Park
80 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Perris
Perris Branch Library
163 E. San Jacinto, Perris
Cities Near Perris
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Perris FAQ
Is Perris, California affordable?⌄
Perris's median rent is $1,876/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $88,911/year. Median home value is $474,700.
Is Perris, California safe?⌄
Perris's violent crime rate was 271 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1821 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Perris, California?⌄
Perris has an unemployment rate of 5.9%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Perris, California?⌄
The cost of living in Perris is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,876/month and median household income is $88,911/year. The median home value is $474,700. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Perris, California?⌄
The average commute in Perris is 37 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