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Best city for retirement? Moreno Valley, CA

D
Score
39/100
Rank #172 (top 200 cities)
Data: ACS 2023 (5-year)

For retirement, Moreno Valley is a specialized pick when you value typical home value and typical rent (2br). Overall, it’s a more specialized pick in this set (#172 of 200). The biggest tradeoff is age 65+ share.

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Scope note (city proper)

This page scores the incorporated city limits (Census “Place”), not the metro area. Popular retirement destinations can look very different at the metro level.

Why Moreno Valley ranks here

  • Typical home value: $461,400 (33% higher than the national median; worse for this metric).
  • Typical rent (2BR): $1,891/mo (31% higher than the national median; worse for this metric).
  • Median household income: $87,477 (16% higher than the national median; better for this metric).

Watch-outs

  • Age 65+ share: 10% (29% lower than the national median; worse for this metric).
  • Commute 45+ min share: 28% (150% higher than the national median; worse for this metric).

City snapshot

Basic demographics from ACS 2023 (city proper).

Population
210,378
Estimated total population (ACS).
Male vs female
Male 50%Female 50%

Key metrics

Values shown are from ACS 2023. National medians are computed across the ranked city set.

Typical rent (2BR)
$1,891/mo
National median: $1,441/mo
Typical home value
$461,400
National median: $347,900
Age 65+ share
10%
National median: 14%
Median age
32
National median: —
Median household income
$87,477
National median: $75,598
Broadband subscription
94%
National median: 91%

Score breakdown (by category)

Category scores are 0–100 and summarize groups of metrics used in the final score.

City
National median (dataset)
Affordability
Typical 2BR rent and typical home value.
45/100
Retiree Signals
Age mix and income as broad service proxies.
31/100
Connectivity
Broadband access for everyday logistics.
94/100
Comfort
Climate comfort and commute friction.
72/100

Education (age 25+)

Share of adults by attainment (ACS).

20%
Less than HS
63%
HS / Some college
12%
Bachelor’s
5%
Advanced

Age mix

Share of residents age 65+ (ACS).

10%
Age 65+
90%
Under 65

Internet access

Household broadband subscription (ACS).

94%
Broadband
6%
No broadband

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Scorecard breakdown

Bars are rescaled to 0–100 for readability (percentage metrics use their actual percent).

City
National median (dataset)
Typical rent (2BR)
National median $1,441/mo
$1,891/mo
Typical home value
National median $347,900
$461,400
Age 65+ share
National median 14%
10%
Median household income
National median $75,598
$87,477
Broadband subscription
National median 91%
94%
Commute 45+ min share
National median 11%
28%

Similar cities (by score)

#170 Pomona, CA
40/100
#171 Oceanside, CA
39/100
#173 Salinas, CA
39/100
#174 New York, NY
38/100

FAQ

›What is Moreno Valley’s retirement score and rank?
Moreno Valley, CA scores D (39/100) and ranks #172 out of the top 200 US cities in this dataset.
›Is this based on Moreno Valley city proper or the metro area?
City proper (incorporated place). This uses Census ‘Place’ boundaries, not the metro area. Metro-level retirement patterns can differ a lot from the city itself.
›What is the population of Moreno Valley, CA?
Population is about 210,378 (ACS 2023, city proper).
›What is the male vs female split in Moreno Valley, CA?
About 50% male and 50% female (ACS 2023).
›How affordable is housing in Moreno Valley, CA?
Typical rent (2BR) is $1,891/mo (national median: $1,441/mo). Typical home value is $461,400 (national median: $347,900).
›What share of residents are 65+ in Moreno Valley, CA?
Age 65+ share is 10% (national median: 14%).
›How common is broadband internet in Moreno Valley, CA?
Broadband subscription is 94% of households (national median: 91%).
›What does the education mix look like in Moreno Valley, CA?
Among adults 25+, the shares are roughly: less than HS 20%, HS/some college 63%, bachelor’s 12%, advanced 5%.
›Where does this data come from for Moreno Valley, CA?
Metrics are from Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates (city proper / incorporated place), with optional NOAA climate normals when available.

Note: Scores are informational and depend on data coverage and methodology. Always validate against your personal constraints (healthcare access, neighborhoods, taxes, climate preferences, support network).