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Living in
Temecula.
About
Life in Temecula
Living in Temecula means balancing suburban comfort with real trade-offs that come with being in the inland empire. Yes, the wine country and Old Town draw tourists, but day-to-day life here revolves around a solid middle-to-upper-class community of about 110,000 people—families mostly, with a median household income around $121,000 and home prices averaging $680,000, which buys you more square footage than you'd get closer to San Diego or LA but still hits hard on the wallet. The job market is stable if not booming; education, professional services, retail, and finance anchor the local economy, and unemployment sits at a reasonable 4.8 percent, though many residents commute 30-40 minutes north to Orange County or south to San Diego for better-paying positions.
Temecula at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Foreign-Born
15.9%
Broadband Internet
97.4%
of households
Population Growth
+4.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Temecula: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Temecula, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (29.3%), and 15.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.8%
of residents
65 and Older
12.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.8%
of households
Married Couples
61.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.04
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 15% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Temecula
In Temecula, rent runs 15% above the CA average, and home values are 7% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,441
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1998
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $756,809 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Temecula and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Temecula is 0.7 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 Temecula 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
Commute36.3 min avg
How Temecula residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Temecula, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 54% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 26 mi
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Regional airport · few flights68k passengers boarded in 2025
- 43 mi
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA)
Medium hub5.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 53 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 54% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Temecula runs 54% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
152.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,305
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Temecula 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 Temecula, 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.
196 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Riverside County, county-wide
Temecula 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 Temecula, 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
Temecula is about 5% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 47°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Temecula has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and warm winters (avg low 47°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/47°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
15.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
61
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
48
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 47°F | 3.17" |
| Feb | 67°F | 46°F | 3.74" |
| Mar | 70°F | 48°F | 2.02" |
| Apr | 72°F | 51°F | 1.00" |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 0.36" |
| Jun | 81°F | 56°F | 0.12" |
| Jul | 87°F | 60°F | 0.08" |
| Aug | 89°F | 62°F | 0.22" |
| Sep | 88°F | 62°F | 0.11" |
| Oct | 83°F | 58°F | 0.70" |
| Nov | 74°F | 52°F | 1.15" |
| Dec | 67°F | 46°F | 2.64" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Temecula
Temecula has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Temecula Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Murrieta
Loma Linda University Medical Center-murrieta
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.6 mi away · Murrieta
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.
Education23.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Temecula
Temecula's student/teacher ratio is 23.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 38.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
29
within city limits
Private Schools
8
within city limits
College Degree Rate
38.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, 27 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Temecula
Temecula has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (27 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
27 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
57 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
National Park
80 mi awayPublic Libraries in Temecula
Grace Mellman Library
41000 County Center, Temecula
Temecula Law Resource Center
30600 Pauba Rd., Temecula
Temecula Public Library
30600 Pauba Road, Temecula
Cities Near Temecula
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Temecula FAQ
Is Temecula, California affordable?⌄
Temecula's median rent is $2,347/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $121,063/year. Median home value is $679,700.
Is Temecula, California safe?⌄
Temecula's violent crime rate was 152 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 1305 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Temecula, California?⌄
Temecula has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Temecula, California?⌄
The cost of living in Temecula is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,347/month and median household income is $121,063/year. The median home value is $679,700. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Temecula, California?⌄
The average commute in Temecula is 36 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