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Temescal Valley.
Temescal Valley is an unincorporated community in Riverside County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Temescal Valley
Temescal Valley is a solidly middle-to-upper-middle-class suburban community in Riverside County where most people own their homes and raise families. With a median household income of $122,051 and a median home value around $710,000, it's an affluent area, though that comes with a trade-off: you're looking at significant commutes, averaging 43 minutes, which shapes daily life here. The heat and aridity of inland Riverside County are real considerations—this isn't a coastal climate.
Temescal Valley at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Foreign-Born
20.3%
Broadband Internet
96.6%
of households
Population Growth
+3.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics20.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Temescal Valley: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Temescal Valley, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (31.3%), and 19.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.1%
of residents
65 and Older
17.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.0%
of households
Married Couples
65.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.16
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 44% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Temescal Valley
In Temescal Valley, rent runs 44% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
69.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,417
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
86.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2003
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.2%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Temescal Valley and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Riverside County, which includes Temescal Valley, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Temescal Valley: Riverside County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Riverside County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Temescal Valley is about 1% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Temescal 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
Commute42.6 min avg
How Temescal Valley residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Temescal Valley, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 28% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 54 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 31% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Riverside County Sheriff's Office, which covers Temescal Valley, runs 31% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
228.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,215.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Riverside County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
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 Temescal 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.
157 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Riverside County, county-wide
Temescal Valley is about 1% 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 Temescal 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
Temescal Valley is about 1% 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
Temescal Valley 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
14.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
123
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
9
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
35
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" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Temescal Valley
Uninsured
3.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Temescal Valley's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Corona Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.9 mi away · Corona
Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Riverside
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10 mi away · Riverside
Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.5 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.
Education25.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Temescal Valley
Temescal Valley's student/teacher ratio is 25.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 35.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
35.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Temescal Valley (within 15 miles)
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)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,116 students · in-state tuition $38,862 · 58% graduate · median earnings $65,403 (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 Temescal Valley
Temescal 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 awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
77 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
77 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
National Park
95 mi awayCities Near Temescal Valley
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Temescal Valley?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Temescal Valley FAQ
Is Temescal Valley, California affordable?⌄
Temescal Valley's median rent is $2,938/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $122,051/year. Median home value is $710,400.
Is Temescal Valley, California safe?⌄
Temescal Valley is policed by the Riverside County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 228 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1215 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Temescal Valley, California?⌄
Riverside County, which includes Temescal Valley, has an unemployment rate of 5.6%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Temescal Valley, California?⌄
The cost of living in Temescal Valley is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,938/month and median household income is $122,051/year. The median home value is $710,400. About 69% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Temescal Valley, California?⌄
The average commute in Temescal Valley is 43 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