About Temecula
Demographics
The people of Riverside County, along with those in the communities of Temecula, Murrieta and Lake Elsinore, enjoy an exceptional quality of life, a mild climate, good air quality, reasonably priced land and building sites adjacent to the I-15 and I-215 corridors, affordable housing at all levels, a highly skilled labor force, quality educational facilities and programs and cultural, entertainment and recreational activities for every lifestyle.
Temecula, Murrieta and Lake Elsinore
- Average household income:
- $79,000
- Population:
- 335,432*
- Median Age:
- 30.64
- Household size:
- 3.20 people
- Households:
- 22,968 * 2005 Census
Geography
Geographically positioned in the southwest corner of Riverside County, the Temecula Valley is viewed as a bedroom community of San Diego since it attracts more residents from San Diego County than anywhere else.
Temecula has twice been named "The Best City in Riverside County to live in" by The Press-Enterprise for its superior quality of life. Sound management along with tax revenues generated by the many shopping opportunities and surrounding stores have made it possible for the city to provide its citizens with a solid infrastructure, low crime rate, clean air and an abundance of cultural and recreational programs. Temecula is located 33.50 degrees north of the equator and 117.12 degrees west of the prime meridian. Temecula elevation ranges from approximately 1,175 to 2,600 feet.
Weather
Temecula Valley weather is comparable to the Napa Valley, as evidenced by a burgeoning wine industry, with warm, dry days and cool evenings. Although separated from the Pacific by the Santa Rosa range, the Rainbow Gap funnels the mild beach climate into the valley. Average summer highs are 85 degrees; winter lows 39 degrees. Yearly average rainfall in Temecula is approximately 14 inches, as compiled by the Rancho California Water District. The quality of air in the Temecula Valley is consistently better than that of surrounding counties. Ocean breezes flow through the valley almost every day, sweeping away smog. In the summer, you might typically feel the gentle Pacific winds that help keep temperatures lower than what you would find in some of the surrounding area.
Climate – Average daytime temperatures
- Summer:
- mid 80s to mid 90s
- Winter:
- mid 60s to mid 70s
Map and Directions
Getting to Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country is easy. Temecula Valley is located off the 1-15 freeway approximately 60 minutes north of San Diego and 90 minutes south of Los Angeles. Surrounded by four major airports in San Diego, Los Angeles, Ontario and Orange County, as well as two local airfields, Temecula Valley is never more than an hour and ½ driving distance by car or shuttle.
From San Diego: Take I-15 north, 1 hour
From Orange County: Take Hwy. 91 east to I-15 south, 1 hour
From Los Angeles: Take Hwy. 60 or I-10 to I-15 south, 1 hour, 30 min.
From Palm Springs: Take 1-10 west to Hwy. 60 west to I-215 south, 1 hour, 10 min.
