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.

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Moreno Valley at a Glance 01/10 (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	50 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 Bonnie Flickinger (4th District), Mayor Pro Tem Robin N. Hastings (3rd District), Council Members: Jesse L. Molina (1st District), Richard A. Stewart (2nd District) and William H. Batey II (5th District). Interim City Manager William L. Bopf.
Population	186,301 - Among California’s fastest-growing cities; second most populous in Riverside County. Moreno Valley enjoys a diverse population projected to reach nearly 228,427 by 2013. Fast growth can be attributed to a range of 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.
Demographic Profile	Mostly young families. Average family consists of two parents, two children. Most families own their home. Number of households: 52,352 Number of housing units: 56,680 Number of businesses: 3,975 Average new home value: $255,000 Average household size: 3.73 persons Average family household income: $70,255 Average existing home value: $143,673 Ethnic composition: (2005 U.S. Census Estimate): Hispanic 46%; White 23%; African-American 20%; Pacific Islander/Asian-American 8%; other 3%.
Amenities	Voted “Number One in Riverside County for Family Recreation” by the Press-Enterprise newspaper. 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 is also home to one of the Riverside Community College campuses with approximately 10,000 students enrolled.
Job Creation	Based on more than 23 million sq. ft. of planned development and newly completed buildings, the city looks forward to the creation of more than 20,000 jobs in the near future. Our commercial sector is growing with the addition of the following businesses: Ayres Suites, Best Buy, 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, O’Reilly Automotive, Minka Lighting, Philips Electronics, Ross Dress for Less Distribution Center, Serta Mattress Manufacturing, 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.