Murrieta, CA 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities

Murrieta Climate & Geography

Murrieta has a Mediterranean climate (dry-summer subtropical) and an average of 263 sunny days. April through November is hot and dry and November through March is somewhat rainy. The average annual high temperature is high 70s and the average annual low temperature is low 50s. The average annual precipitation is around 10 inches of rainfall.

Recreation, Culture & Entertainment In Murrieta

Mountain Pride Park has a trail that active adults enjoy walking and jogging through. There is also an 18-hole disc golf course. Residents with dogs visit Glen Arbor Park to let their pets run and play on the large grassy area. Visiting Tenaja Falls is another outdoor activity that residents enjoy, taking in the alluring views. The Golf Club at Rancho California has a course rating of 73.3, a slope rating of 134, and 7,036 yards from the longest tees. There’s a good amount of restaurants for bbq and breweries to visit.

Murrieta Cost of Living & Taxes

The median home cost in Murrieta is well above the national median. California places 49/50 for the highest cost of living. California does not tax Social Security income or Railroad Retirement benefits, unfortunately, all other retirement income is taxable. If you’re over 65, you can claim an extra $118 exemption that comes right off your tax bill. There is a 2.5% state penalty on early distributions from retirement plans, annuities, and IRAs.

Health Care In Murrieta

Murrieta 55+ community residents have several options when it comes to their health care needs. In addition to local doctors offices and clinics there are two medical centers and hospitals in Murrieta, Southwest Healthcare System-Murrieta and Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta. Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta is ranked High Performing in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart failure.