Moreno Valley CA

In Moreno Valley, the rent-to-income burden runs around 27% — acceptable by national standards. Median income sits at $93,222 and median rent is $2,135/month. A staggering 59% of renters here are housing-cost-burdened — spending 30% or more of their income just to keep a roof overhead. Median home value: $503,700 — that's 5.4× the median income. 63% of households own their home — unusually high for a major US city. Residents put down roots here. Only 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree. The economy runs on trades, logistics, and service work — and the wages reflect that. Employment picture: 7.08% unemployment — a average employment landscape. Poverty rate: 11.7%. Average commute: 36 minutes — soul-taxing. Violent crime: 32.2/100k avg monthly rate (2471 reported); Property crime: 196.1/100k avg monthly rate (15056 reported). Moreno Valley was founded in 1984 — that's 42 years of history baked into the streets. The city covers 51.5 sq miles at 4,112 people/sq mile — moderately dense. Elevation: 5,351 ft — mile-high altitude territory. RoastMyCity overall score: 55/100 — It Depends.