How long is the commute from Murrieta, CA?
Workers who live in Murrieta, CA take an average of 37.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
16.8% work from home.
2.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 37.4 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 16.8%
- Households without a car
- 2.7%
How people in Murrieta get to work
| Means of transportation | Murrieta | Riverside County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.2% (±2.3 points) | 73.3% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.6% (±1.4 points) | 11.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.2 points) | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.4 points) | 1.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.4 points) | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.8% (±1.7 points) | 12.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Murrieta, the average commute is higher than in Riverside County (33.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Murrieta, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Riverside County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Riverside County, Murrieta ranks 22 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 115 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Murrieta
| Vehicles available | Murrieta | Riverside County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% (±0.8 points) | 4.3% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.0% (±2.1 points) | 26.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% (±2.3 points) | 36.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.8% (±2.1 points) | 33.2% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Murrieta, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Riverside County (4.3%).
It is also lower than in California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Murrieta
| Murrieta | Riverside County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.8% (±1.7 points) | 12.3% (±0.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±0.7 points) | 97.0% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.1% (±1.0 points) | 93.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Murrieta, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Riverside County (93.6%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Murrieta
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murrieta | — | 37.4 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Wildomar | 4.9 mi | 38.4 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| French Valley | 5.2 mi | 41.4 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Temecula | 6.5 mi | 36.3 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Menifee | 8.1 mi | 41.5 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Canyon Lake | 9.0 mi | 48.2 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Lake Elsinore | 11 mi | 42.9 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Lakeland Village | 11 mi | 40.2 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Rainbow | 12 mi | 33.2 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: French Valley, CA (41.4 minutes), Menifee, CA (41.5 minutes), Canyon Lake, CA (48.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Riverside County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Sage | 39.9 minutes (±4.7) |
| 17 | Homeland | 39.7 minutes (±5.8) |
| 18 | Woodcrest | 39.6 minutes (±4.6) |
| 19 | Nuevo | 39.3 minutes (±4.6) |
| 20 | Wildomar | 38.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 21 | Valle Vista | 37.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 22 | Murrieta | 37.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 23 (tie) | Eastvale | 37.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 23 (tie) | Perris | 37.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 25 | Home Gardens | 36.8 minutes (±4.0) |
| 26 | El Sobrante (Riverside County) | 36.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 27 | Norco | 36.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 28 (tie) | Hemet | 36.4 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 13 of 71 places in Riverside County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Murrieta
How long is the average commute in Murrieta?
Workers who live in Murrieta, CA take an average of 37.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Murrieta without a car?
2.7% of households in Murrieta have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Murrieta?
16.8% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Murrieta worked from home, and 96.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Murrieta city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Murrieta city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Murrieta city, California
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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