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Murrieta, CA vs San Dimas, CA

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Are people in San Dimas older or younger than people in Murrieta?
- The Median Age in San Dimas is 7.6 years older than in Murrieta.

Are housing costs cheaper in San Dimas or Murrieta?
- San Dimas housing costs are 29.7% more expensive than Murrieta housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, San Dimas or Murrieta?
- The average commute for residents of San Dimas is 2.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Murrieta.

Things to do in Murrieta?
Murrieta, California is a picturesque city located in Riverside County. With year-round sunshine and mild temperatures, Murrieta provides the perfect environment to explore the great outdoors or simply relax. The city is home to some of the best shopping and dining options in the area as well as unique cultural attractions such as the Diamond Valley Lake Marine Preserve. Whether you're looking for outdoor adventure or peaceful relaxation, Murrieta has something to offer everyone!

Things to do in San Dimas?
San Dimas CA lies at the base of San Gabriel Mountain offering easy access to the Angeles National Forest while still providing city amenities like local shopping options.

 Murrieta, CASan Dimas, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,775329,725,481
 Median Income$98,466  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$600,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time36.09  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Murrieta    39 Reviews

Paul · 
Over 2 years ago

Very expensive to rent here. Many apartments in Murrieta charge as much as $2,300 for a single bedroom. But this is California, so maybe it’s cheaper than LA or Orange  More

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I moved here for my wife's job. It's a cookie cutter middle class community that costs 2-3 times as much as Texas. Homes aren't custom. They are tract homes on small  More

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George · 

A great place to live and raise a family. It’s a quintessential bedroom community. Very safe. Violent crime is a rarity here. Property crime is very low here too.  More

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Reviews for San Dimas    7 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

The Jefferson's have Guts & we love our city even from a distance it's still close to our hearts! Peace, Love, & Light!  More

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Over 11 years ago

You probably are aware of how bad the drought is in Southern CA. Last year we only received 3 inches of rain. This is more like Texas than Southern CA. It looks like  More

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Over 12 years ago

Lori I'm assuming you could not afford the VIA VERDE neighborhood of San Dimas. I just moved into VIA VERDE and it is so peaceful! I love it! I have a beautiful green  More

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