New residents have been simply flocking to Murrieta, California. The town is part of Riverside County, the fourth largest county in the state, yet the fastest growing. In the past decade, this area of Southern California has grown by over 76% in population. The county has a rich topography, encompassing the desert, mountains, foothills and lush river valleys. Residents in Riverside County have easy access to the neighboring counties of Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego. The city of Murrieta is conveniently located between the increasingly popular wine making village of Temecula and the vacation destination of Lake Elsinore.

Murrieta itself encompasses around 28 miles and supports a population of approximately 55,000 residents. The town has increased its population in line with the growth throughout Riverside County. Since the year 2000, Murrieta has welcomed enough new residents to its borders to represent a 24% increase in population. The median age of a Murrieta resident is 34 years old, with an average household income of approximately $61,000 per year. While the average home price in the area is around $268,000, you will find homes here ranging from the upper $100,000 mark to executive style homes over a million dollars.

It is perhaps this diversity of housing options that have attracted new residents to the area. For many, home ownership in San Diego, Los Angeles or Orange County is a financial impossibility, or simply does not offer the space or design options in line with the hefty price tag. Murrieta offers folks the opportunity to own their own home, while increasing their employment options with access to three major Southern California hubs. Others choose Murrieta for its close knit community feel. Fleeing the hustle and bustle, the congestion and traffic of these increasingly populous counties, residents in Murrieta enjoy the scenic beauty of the area and the relaxed feel of its communities.

Murrieta is also a great place for families. The public schools in the area consistently win awards for placing at the top of California's ratings. With its increased population, the town recently opened a new high school to accommodate students. There are dozens of parks incorporated into neighborhoods, making most within walking or biking distance from homes. The town has plenty of shopping and dining options, and with its incredibly desirable location, residents have virtually unlimited options with the surrounding counties.

If you were to draw a circle around Murietta, you would see that an hour's drive or less in any direction presents an awe inspiring array of options for recreation and entertainment. You could choose to spend some time on the water at Lake Elsinore or a day on any number of immaculate beaches on the Pacific coast. You could see concerts and professional sporting events in San Diego or Los Angeles. You could choose to hike for the day in the mountains or high desert, especially appealing when the deserts bloom in spring. You can ski or snowboard in the winter months. Or take a day sampling local vintages at over thirty wineries in nearby Temecula. And, this being Southern California, your options for golfing or tennis are virtually unlimited, and available year round.

Murrieta also benefits from Southern California's legendary climate. The sun shines all year, and it hardly ever rains. Murrieta is simply an incredibly desirable option for the best of Southern California living, while offering an array of housing not available in other nearby communities.


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