Population 84,091 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Perris
Household size in Perris
| Period | Perris | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.08 | 3.35 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 4.33 | 3.43 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 4.46 | 3.42 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 4.22 | 3.34 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Perris is a place of big households: 4.22 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has climbed from 4.08 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only nine of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Perris
| Period | Perris | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.2 | 33.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 27.6 | 34.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 28.8 | 35.9 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.3 | 37.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.2 | +3.4 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.3, Perris is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 27.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 57 are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Perris
| Period | Perris | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 15.2% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 15.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.6% | 14.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 14.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Perris: 17.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Perris has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five California cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Perris
Renters in Perris
| Period | Perris | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.4% | 32.3% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.0% | 36.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.7% | 36.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.7% | 34.2% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Perris own their homes; 30.7% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Just over a third of owners (34.6%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the north. The renter share has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Perris
| Period | Perris | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 11.8% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 10.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 9.4% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 7.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −4.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Perris: just 5.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 5.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Perris
| Period | Perris | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1983 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1984 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1984 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1986 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Perris has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1998, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1993 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 35 have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Perris
| Period | Perris | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,311 | $1,287 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,420 | $1,332 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,550 | $1,549 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,090 | $2,083 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$779 | +$796 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Perris costs $2,090 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $779 a month from 2006–10, a 59% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Perris
Bachelor's degrees in Perris
| Period | Perris | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 19.2% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 19.4% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 21.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 24.0% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Perris: 14.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.6 points, as it has nationally. Perris has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of California cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Perris
| Period | Perris | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.6% | 77.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 65.2% | 78.6% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 67.0% | 80.6% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 72.6% | 82.5% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +4.6 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a quarter of adults in Perris never finished high school, well above the national share: only 72.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 7.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Perris has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five California cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Perris
| Period | Perris | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 11.4% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 19.0% | 14.4% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 6.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.3 pts | −4.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Perris runs well above the national rate: 7.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 8.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Perris compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perris | 4.22 | 32.3 | 17.6% | 30.7% | 5.2% | 1998 | $2,090 | 14.0% | 72.6% | 7.5% |
| Good Hope | 4.14 | 34.3 | 18.0% | 38.2% | 10.8% | 1986 | $1,635 | 6.1% | 63.6% | 9.0% |
| Mead Valley | 4.57 | 31.6 | 20.0% | 26.7% | 9.6% | 1982 | $2,098 | 10.5% | 61.9% | 8.5% |
| Nuevo | 3.96 | 32.4 | 14.6% | 22.8% | 6.1% | 1987 | $1,814 | 13.3% | 73.8% | 5.9% |
| Sun City | 3.82 | 31.5 | 12.7% | 21.5% | 6.9% | 2001 | $2,020 | 15.9% | 86.1% | 6.7% |
| Lakeview | 4.43 | 27.4 | 1.8% | 39.9% | 2.6% | 1976 | $2,060 | 10.3% | 66.4% | 4.7% |
| March ARB | 2.04 | 50.0 | 22.2% | 96.3% | 25.7% | 1970 | $2,117 | 29.6% | 96.0% | 6.5% |
| Meadowbrook | 3.59 | 33.7 | 12.0% | 41.8% | 13.3% | 1989 | $1,979 | 15.3% | 67.4% | 5.3% |
| Homeland | 3.20 | 35.2 | 9.0% | 21.2% | 13.0% | 1986 | $1,601 | 8.0% | 76.0% | 5.1% |
| Moreno Valley | 3.87 | 33.3 | 19.9% | 36.5% | 4.7% | 1989 | $2,245 | 17.7% | 80.0% | 6.9% |
| Juniper Springs | 3.38 | 35.6 | 14.0% | 20.3% | 8.3% | 1988 | $1,971 | 14.7% | 84.3% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Perris. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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