Moreno Valley, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Moreno Valley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 178,225 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3459.3 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.04% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 32.6 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 45,297 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Moreno Valley grew by 12.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 177,004 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Moreno Valley has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Moreno Valley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,826 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.61% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.5% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Moreno Valley is about 11% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Moreno Valley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $456,135 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,027 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 62.9% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Moreno Valley is about 18.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,027 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Moreno Valley spend about 61 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 256 hours, about 10.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Moreno Valley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.7 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 61.5 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 256 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,942 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 30,784 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,360 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Moreno Valley is 31 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Moreno Valley has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Moreno Valley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.8% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.89 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Moreno Valley has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Moreno Valley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.2% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Moreno Valley, California.
What is the population of Moreno Valley, California?
The population of Moreno Valley, California is 178,225, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Moreno Valley, California?
The population density of Moreno Valley, California is 3459.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Moreno Valley, California?
The median household income in Moreno Valley, California is $85,826, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Moreno Valley, California?
The median home price in Moreno Valley, California is $456,135, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Moreno Valley, California?
The unemployment rate in Moreno Valley, California is 7.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.