Incorporation
Incorporated as a GeneralLawCity on December 3, 1984, merging the communities of Moreno, Sunnymead and Edgemont.
Location & Size
50 square miles, located in the western portion of Riverside County, surrounded by Riverside, Perris, March Air Reserve Base, LakePerris and the Badlands. Elevation: 1,650 Ft.
City Motto
"People, Pride, Progress"
Form of Government
Five Council members comprise the Council; elected by district. They annually select officers among themselves. Current Officials: Mayor Charles R. White, (1st District), Mayor Pro-Tem William H. Batey, II, (5th district). Council Members: Richard A. Stewart, (2nd District), Frank West, (3rd District), Bonnie Flickinger, (4th District). City Manager Robert G. Gutierrez.
Population
180,466California’s eighth fastest-growing city; second most populous in RiversideCounty. MorenoValley enjoys a diverse population projected to reach nearly 221,434 by 2012. Fast growth is attributed to a range of housing options including high-end executive homes, affordable single-family homes, and condominiums; family-friendly lifestyle; good schools, and impressive quality-of-life amenities.
Demographic
Mostly young families. Average family consists of two parents, two children. Most families own their home.
Number of households: 51,061
Number of housing units: 54,358
Number of businesses: 4,073
Average new home value: $510,000
Average household size: 3.68 persons
Average family household income: $63,366
Average existing home value: $370,000
Ethnic composition: (2005 U.S. Census Estimate): Hispanic 46%; White 23%; African-American 20%; Pacific Islander/Asian-American 8%; other 3%.
Amenities
Voted “Number One in RiversideCounty for Family Recreation” by the Press Enterprise newspaper. Moreno Valley’s amenities include: more than 32 parks and/or joint-use facilities (358.34 developed acres), and 6,000 acres of open space at Lake Perris; recreational, medical, and educational facilities; quality housing at affordable prices, open spaces, abundant retail centers, industrial developments and social/cultural activities. The City actively supports an award-winning anti-graffiti program.
Schools
Moreno Valley has two public school districts: Moreno Valley Unified School District has 23 Elementary Schools, 6 Middle Schools, 4 Comprehensive High Schools, 1 Charter School, 1 AdultSchool, 1 Continuation School, 1 Community Day School, 1 Pre-School and 1 Academic Center; 37,001students enrolled. Val Verde Unified School District (includes Perris, Mead Valley and MorenoValley) has 1 Pre-school, 12 Elementary Schools, 3 Middle Schools and 3 High Schools, 1 ContinuationSchool, with a total of 17,624 students enrolled. MorenoValley is also home to one of the RiversideCommunity College campuses with 7,000 students enrolled.
Job Creation
Employment is on the rise in MorenoValley. In addition to a notable surge in service employment, jobs are increasing in other industries. A second Home Depot (at Perris and Iris), Serta Mattress, Ross Dress for Less Distribution Center, El Dorado Stone, Masonite International, Lowe’s Home ImprovementWarehouse, Lowe’s Home Improvement Distribution Center, Circuit City, Walgreens Distribution Center, Riverside County Waste Management Administrative Office, Porvene Doors, Thor California, Wal-Mart, DHL, Philips Electronics, and the Social Security Administration are among the new and expanding businesses in Moreno Valley. Collectively, they account for well over 2,000 new jobs in the City. There is increasing interest in MorenoValley on the part of manufacturing, distribution and commercial businesses.
Safety Record
MorenoValley’s public safety and traffic safety records are comparable to other cities of similar size, as verified by State and Federal crime and traffic safety audits.
