Murrieta, California
Murrieta: The most populous city in Riverside County, California.
About
Murrieta is a city located in the county of Riverside in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 103,466. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 116,522 inhabitants.
The city was created 35 years ago in 1990.
Murrieta is a city located in southwestern Riverside County, California. With over 115,000 residents, Murrieta is located just north of San Diego and Temecula Valley.
History
Murrieta was founded by E.S. Murrieta in 1873 as a sheep-farming community. Growth accelerated in the 1980s and 1990s as residents migrated from coastal San Diego in search of affordable homes.
Murrieta was officially incorporated in 1991. Much of the city’s development has taken place over the past three decades. Today it is considered one of Southern California’s most family-friendly communities.
Economy
Major employers in Murrieta are the Murrieta Valley Unified School District, Southwest Healthcare, Abbott Vascular, and Walmart.
Key industries include healthcare, retail, technology, business services, and manufacturing. The city has highly ranked public schools and services.
Attractions
Popular attractions are the Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Preserve, Murrieta Hot Springs, Bear Creek Golf & Country Club, and Mast Park.
Annual events include Murrieta’s Country Street Faire and Murrieta Fall Festival. Nearby Temecula offers wine-tasting, gaming, shopping, and entertainment for families.
Conclusion
Offering a high quality of life with lower costs than coastal communities, Murrieta provides the best aspects of Southern California living paired with engaged civic culture and excellent schools.
Quick Facts about Murrieta
| Population | 116,522 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Riverside County |
| Postal code | 92562–92564 |
| Phone Area Codes | 951 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.11% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.89% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.5539,-117.2139 |
| Altitude | 1,096 feet / 334 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1991 (35 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−08:00 |
| Local time | 17:58:59 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 11.2% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 47℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Murrieta is located at 33°33'14"N 117°12'50"W (33.5539100, -117.2139200).
Murrieta map
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Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 0 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Murrieta
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Murrieta increased by 11.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 103,466 | - | census |
| 2011 | 105,370 | 1.81% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 106,509 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 107,361 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 108,037 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 109,372 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 111,492 | 1.9% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 112,995 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 114,715 | 1.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 116,223 | 1.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 116,522 | 0.26% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Murrieta
1Superior Court of California, County of Riverside - Southwest Justice Center
30755-D, Auld Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563, United States View details
Phone: +19517047634 | Website available
2City of Murrieta
1 Town Square, Murrieta, CA 92562, United States View details
Phone: +19513042489 | Website available
3Murrieta Community Center
41810 Juniper St, Murrieta, CA 92562, United States View details
Phone: +19513047275 | Website available
4Murrieta City Administration Office
24601 Jefferson Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562, United States View details
Phone: +19516981040 | Website available
5City of Murrieta Public Works Maintenance Yard
41625 Fig St, Murrieta, CA 92562, United States View details
6Murrieta Parks and Recreation Department
1 Town Square, Murrieta, CA 92562, United States View details
Phone: +19513047275 | Website available
7Superior Court of California, County of Riverside - Southwest Juvenile Courthouse
30755-G, Auld Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563, United States View details
Phone: +19517773147 | Website available
People born in Murrieta (13)
People born in Murrieta, including professional golfer Rickie Fowler, actress Ambyr Childers, martial artist Federico Lopez, .
More notable people
- Keith Berry (American mixed martial artist) he was born in 25/10/1987
- Sierra Romero (American softball player) she was born in 19/03/1994
- Mark Hall (American mixed martial artist) he was born in 03/03/1974
- Sarah McDaniel (American model) she was born in 30/07/1995
- Tyler Wade (American professional baseball shortstop) he was born in 23/11/1994
- Patrick Wisdom (baseball player (1991-)) he was born in 27/08/1991
- Hank Bachmeier (American football quarterback) he was born in 14/07/1999
- Tyler Rausa (American football placekicker) he was born in 31/07/1993
- Blake Frischknecht (American soccer player) he was born in 10/05/1995
- Javelin Guidry (American football cornerback) he was born in 06/08/1998
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Murrieta, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 437750 | Professional Golfers Career College | Temecula (CA) | 92591 |
| 382267 | Royale College of Beauty and Barbering | Temecula (CA) | 92590 |
| 457323 | Paul Mitchell the School-Temecula | Temecula (CA) | 92591 |
| 485412 | Coachella Valley Beauty College-Hemet | Hemet (CA) | 92545 |
| 119216 | Mt San Jacinto Community College District | San Jacinto (CA) | 92583-2399 |
Nearby Transit Stations (42)
Rail and bus stations connected to Murrieta, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUT | Sun City, California | 26908 Cherry Hills Blvd. | BUS |
| PRI | Perris, California | 1688-J North Perris Blvd | BUS |
| HET | Hemet (West Florida Ave), California | 3246 West Florida Avenue | BUS |
| HMT | Hemet (Devonshire Ave), California | 308 East Devonshire Avenue | BUS |
| SNP | San Clemente Pier station | Avenida del Mar and Avenida Victoria | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Murrieta.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Murrieta Post Office | Murrieta (CA) | 92562 |
| Murrieta Carrier Annex Post Office | Murrieta (CA) | 92563 |
| Wildomar Post Office | Wildomar (CA) | 92595 |
| Wildomar Annex Post Office | Wildomar (CA) | 92595 |
| Old Town Post Office | Temecula (CA) | 92590 |
Other cities in Riverside County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Riverside County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside | 330,786 | The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area. |
| Moreno Valley | 212,349 | The fifth most populous city in Riverside County, California. |
| Corona | 170,996 | The second most populous city in Riverside County, California. |
| Temecula | 113,878 | The most populous city in southwestern Riverside County, California. |
| Jurupa Valley | 109,745 | The most populous city in Riverside County, California. |
| Menifee | 97,675 | The most populous city in Riverside County, California. |
| Indio | 91,919 | A city in Riverside County, California. |
| Hemet | 85,161 | A city in Riverside County, California. |
| Perris | 79,011 | The second most populous city in Riverside County, California. |
| Lake Elsinore | 65,867 | The most populous city in Lake County, California. |
| Cathedral City | 55,007 | A city in Riverside County, California. |
| Palm Desert | 53,524 | A city in Riverside County, California. |
| Beaumont | 51,449 | A city in San Bernardino County, California. |
| San Jacinto | 51,122 | Town in Riverside County, California, USA |
| Palm Springs | 48,929 | A city in Riverside County, California. |
| Coachella | 46,564 | A city in Riverside County, California. |
Distance to Other Cities
Murrieta distances to largest California cities