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Demographics

Once an infant among California cities, now an emerging giant within the ranks of national urban growth, the City of Moreno Valley is home to over 180,000 residents.

For an in depth look at Moreno Valley's economic and demographic information click on the link below.

Moreno Valley at a Glance 02/12 (Acrobat pdf)
Community Profile 10/08 (Acrobat pdf)

Moreno Valley at a Glance...

Incorporation	Incorporated as a General Law City on December 3, 1984, merging the communities of Moreno, Sunnymead and Edgemont.
Location & Size	51.5 square miles, located in the western portion of Riverside County, surrounded by Riverside, Perris, March Air Reserve Base, Lake Perris and the Badlands. Elevation: 1,650 Ft.
City Motto	"People, Pride, Progress"
Form of Government	A five-member elected City Council governs the city. Officers are selected annually amongst themselves. Current Officials: Mayor Richard A. Stewart (2nd District), Mayor Pro Tem William H. Batey II (5th District) Council Members: Jesse L. Molina (1st District), Robin N. Hastings (3rd District) and Marcelo Co (4th District). City Manager Henry T. Garcia.
Population	193,365* Among California’s growing cities; second most populous in Riverside County. Moreno Valley enjoys a diverse population projected to reach nearly 232,034 by 2015. Growth can be attributed to a range of quality housing options including high-end executive homes, affordable single-family homes, and condominiums; a family-friendly lifestyle; good schools, and impressive quality-of-life amenities. * Population Information provided by the U.S. Department of Finance
Demographic Profile	Mostly young families. Average family consists of two parents, two children, many families own their home. Number of households: 53,516 Number of housing units: 56,845 Number of businesses: 2,863 New homes starting at: high $200,000’s Average household size: 3.71 persons Average family household income: $71,253 Average existing home value: $143,673 Ethnic composition: (2010 U.S. Census): Hispanic 54.4%; White 18.9%; African-American 17.2%; Pacific Islander/Asian-American 6.4%; Two or more races 2.6%; other .2%.
Amenities	Moreno Valley’s amenities include: more than 32 parks and/or joint-use facilities (358.34 developed acres), and 6,000 acres of open space at Lake Perris; recreational, major medical, and educational facilities; quality housing at affordable prices, open spaces, abundant retail centers, industrial developments and social/cultural activities. The City actively supports an award-winning anti-graffiti program.
Schools	Moreno Valley has two public school districts: Moreno Valley Unified School District has 23 Elementary Schools, 6 Middle Schools, 4 Comprehensive High Schools, 1 Charter School, 1 Adult School, 1 Continuation School, 1 Community Day School, 1 Pre-School Head-Start and 1 Academic Center; 36,500 students enrolled. Val Verde Unified School District (includes Perris, Mead Valley and Moreno Valley) has 1 Pre-school, 13 Elementary Schools, 4 Middle Schools, 3 High Schools, 1 Continuation High School, with a total of 19,600 students enrolled. Moreno Valley College has approximately 10,000 students enrolled
Job Creation	Based on several planned developments and newly completed buildings, the city looks forward to increased job creation in the near future as the opening of Skechers will bring more than 1,000 jobs. Our commercial sector is growing with the addition of the following businesses: Ayres Suites, Best Buy, Burlington Coat Factory, Costco’s expansion, Hampton Inn, Kohl’s, Super Target, Wal-Mart SuperCenter and several nationally recognized restaurants. Moreno Valley’s manufacturing/distribution employers now include BAS Recycling, Frazee Paint, Minka Lighting, MVP-EV, O’Reilly Automotive, Philips Electronics, Ross Dress for Less Distribution Center, Serta Mattress Manufacturing, National Tube Supply, Harbor Freight Tools, United Natural Foods, Inc., and Walgreen’s Distribution Center. The office market is also expanding with several approved medical office development projects.
Safety Record	Moreno Valley’s public safety and traffic safety records are comparable to other cities of similar size, as verified by State and Federal crime and traffic safety audits.