🧭 Moving to Riverside County
Just moved to Moreno Valley?
Curated by Simir Shah
Who lands here
Families looking for relatively lower-cost housing within reach of Riverside, LA and OC jobs, plus military, warehouse and logistics workers.
The vibe
Sprawling and suburban, with neighborhoods like Sunnymead Ranch and Moreno Valley Ranch, the Moreno Valley Mall at its center and Lake Perris nearby.
Schools
Most of the city is in Moreno Valley Unified, while parts of south and west Moreno Valley are in Val Verde Unified. Check your address in both districts' school locators.
Getting around
Metrolink's Perris Valley Line stops at Moreno Valley/March Field, and Moreno Valley Mall is a major RTA hub. RTA buses are free for riders 18 and under.
Finding your community
Moreno Valley Public Library is city-run, with three locations including a mall branch. Sign up for Alert MoVal and Alert RivCo, and browse the Soaring Activity Guide for classes.
Now go explore Moreno Valley
A friendly orientation, not advice. Neighborhoods, schools and prices change and depend on your exact address — always verify school assignments and lease details directly. New to the area? Start with the New to SoCal hub.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Moreno Valley a good place for families new to Southern California?
Moreno Valley, east of Riverside along the 60 and 215, is one of the Inland Empire's largest cities and borders March Air Reserve Base. Families looking for relatively lower-cost housing within reach of Riverside, LA and OC jobs, plus military, warehouse and logistics workers.
How are the schools in Moreno Valley?
Most of the city is in Moreno Valley Unified, while parts of south and west Moreno Valley are in Val Verde Unified. Check your address in both districts' school locators.
Do I need a car in Moreno Valley?
Metrolink's Perris Valley Line stops at Moreno Valley/March Field, and Moreno Valley Mall is a major RTA hub. RTA buses are free for riders 18 and under.