City safety & data profile

Moreno ValleyCA

Moreno Valley, CA is a 204K-resident city in Riverside County with a median household income of $93,222.

Riverside County, California. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Moreno Valley, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Moreno Valley has a population larger than 97% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $503,700, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

204K
Population
Top 3%
By size
$93,222
Median income
$503,700
Median home
11.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Moreno Valley

Moreno Valley posts a median household income higher than 63% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Moreno Valley area.

Top 37%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Moreno Valley

Where Moreno Valley income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$93,222 Top 37% higher than 63% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. CA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Moreno Valley, CA beyond the headline numbers

Moreno Valley sits inside Riverside County, California, at roughly 33.94°N, -117.23°W. Population 204,198, $93,222 median household income. Median home value $503,700, median rent $2,135. Poverty rate 11.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Moreno Valley's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 41.7%, then obesity at 39.6%. 2 hospitals in/around Moreno Valley, 3.5/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Moreno Valley from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
204,198
Moreno Valley
Median Income
$93,222
+37% vs avg
Median Home Value
$503,700
+121% vs avg
Median Age
32.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Riverside County) - Moreno Valley's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
2.5M+11%
Median Income
$93,074+65%
Median Home Value
$557,300+141%
Poverty Rate
10.6%-35%
Unemployment
6.5%-56%

Economics

Economics indicators for Moreno Valley, CA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$2,135/mo
Poverty Rate
11.7% -18% vs avg
Unemployment 7.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 17.8%
Work From Home 8%
Public Transit 0.8%

Population

White 19.2%
African American 16%
Asian 5.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
41.7%
Obesity
39.6%
High Blood Pressure
31.7%
Physical Inactivity
30.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
19%
Lack of Health Insurance
15.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.2%
Binge Drinking
14.6%
Diabetes
12.6%
Current Smoking
12.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 56.1%
Annual Checkup 70.1%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.1%
Stroke
3.1%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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0
Average Rating
3.5/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
2
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-MORENO VALLEY
MORENO VALLEY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM-MEDICAL CENTER
MORENO VALLEY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Moreno Valley, CA? ▼
Moreno Valley, CA has a population of 204,198 people, located in Riverside County, California.
What is the median household income in Moreno Valley? ▼
The median household income in Moreno Valley, CA is $93,222 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 11.7%.
What is the median home value in Moreno Valley? ▼
The median home value in Moreno Valley, CA is $503,700. Median rent is $2,135/month.
What are the top health concerns in Moreno Valley? ▼
The top health indicators in Moreno Valley include Short Sleep Duration (41.7%), Obesity (39.6%), High Blood Pressure (31.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Moreno Valley? ▼
Moreno Valley has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3.5/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Moreno Valley? ▼
The median age in Moreno Valley, CA is 32.5 years. 17.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Moreno Valley, CA is located in Riverside County, California. With a population of 204K and a $93,222 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3.5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Moreno Valley area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Moreno Valley's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Moreno Valley area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Riverside County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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