The city of Murrieta is a bedroom community in southwestern Riverside County, with large numbers of its residents commuting to jobs in San Diego and Orange counties, and the more industrialized neighboring city of Temecula to the south. As one of the fastest growing cities in the state, the population is estimated to be 92,000 making it one of the five largest in Riverside County. Predominantly residential in character, residents enjoy distinguished schools, abundant recreation, excellent medical facilities, expanding employment opportunities and one of the lowest crime rates in Southern California. Scenic, natural beauty and reasonably priced housing continues to attract significant numbers of residents and businesses who are finding Murrieta a great place to be.
