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Murrieta, California · ZIP 92562

Murrieta — ZIP 92562

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Murrieta (92562) scores 74/100 — Good for Murrieta. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $692K.

74OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share18%
Property crime share82%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index67/100
Avg math proficiency42%
Avg reading proficiency56%
Schools nearby11

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100
Typical home value$692K
Median rent$2,475/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$692K

Median Rent

$2,475/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

45,813

Violent Crime

6,970

Property Crime

38,843

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Riverside County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Cole Canyon ElementaryKG–051,038
57%
65%
Tovashal ElementaryKG–05745
53%
60%
Antelope Hills ElementaryKG–05839
51%
56%
E. Hale Curran ElementaryKG–05575
42%
50%
Shivela Middle06–081,282
40%
52%
Murrieta Valley High09–122,104
38%
73%
Thompson Middle06–081,565
38%
58%
Murrieta ElementaryKG–05893
38%
41%
Murrieta Mesa High09–122,066
32%
65%
Avaxat ElementaryKG–05617
32%
39%
Murrieta Preschool OutreachM–M—Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

65,116

Median Income

$114K

Homeownership

71%

Median Age

36.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 92562 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 92562 has a school score of 67/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 92562 is approximately $692K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 92562 in Murrieta has an overall NeighborScore of 74/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.