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Murrieta, CA — ZIP 92563

Population: 80,379 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 92563 (Murrieta, CA) is $696,305 — down 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $716,500 after a median 27 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,974/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inlandflooding, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$696,305

Median home value

-0.8%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$696,305
1-year appreciation
-0.8%
3-year appreciation
+4.7%
5-year appreciation
+18.1%
10-year appreciation
+80.9%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$711,806
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$716,500
Median list price
$725,000
Median price per sqft
$283
1-year sale-price change
-1.2%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
156
For-sale inventory
259
Sale-to-list ratio
100.2%
Active listings
159
1-year forecast
+0.4%
Days to pending
42 days
New listings (monthly)
83

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,974/mo
1-year rent change
+3.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
14
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
3
High schools
1
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Temecula Valley Unified, Murrieta Valley Unified, MethodSchools District
Schools include
Alamos Elementary, Bella Vista Middle, Alta Murrieta Elementary, Rail Ranch Elementary, Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inlandFlooding, wildfire, heatWave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Very High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Very High · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base (21.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
79
Days with Good air quality
62
Days with Moderate air quality
187
Days with Unhealthy air quality
33
Highest AQI recorded (year)
660

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,007
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
25,787
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
36,115

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (21 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
French Valley Airport (RBK) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
March Air Reserve Base (RIV) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER-MURRIETA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
105
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,050 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,005
Housing built before 1970
1.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
71.3%
Median annual property tax
$6,345
Mean commute to work
33 min
Households with broadband internet
89.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
685,991
Average weekly wage
$1,030
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
7,377

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 92563State medianUS median
Median home value$696,305$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$716,500$696,000$325,000
Median days on market27 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,974/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,345$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 92563?
$696,305.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 92563?
$716,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 92563?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 92563?
Typical rent: $2,974/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 92563?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inlandFlooding, wildfire, heatWave, landslide.
Is ZIP 92563 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 92563?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 92563?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 92563?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 92563?
14 schools (7 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 92563 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 92563?
Moderate. Median AQI: 79. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 92563?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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