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Menifee, CA

Menifee is a city in Riverside County, California, United States, and is part of the Inland Empire. Named after a local miner, Luther Menifee Wilson, it was settled in the 19th century, and established as an independent city in 2008. Since then, Menifee has become one of the fastest-growing cities in California and the United States.

The city is centrally located in Southern California in the Menifee Valley. It is almost 15 miles (24 km) north of Temecula and just north of Murrieta. Menifee is roughly 46 square miles (100 km2) in size and has an elevation of 1,424 feet (434 m). The incorporated City of Menifee includes the communities of Sun City, Quail Valley, and Romoland.

The city of Menifee is bordered on the north, west, south, and east by the cities of Perris, Canyon Lake, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Murrieta, and the community of Winchester. The city center of Menifee lies at the intersection of Newport Road and Interstate 215.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers an area of 46.6 square miles (120.7 km2), 99.70% of it land, and 0.30% of it water.

The Menifee Hills are a ridge approximately 2 miles long and 1.5 miles wide, with a high point of 2,141 ft. Bell Mountain is a 1,848 ft mountain located in Menifee.

The area was originally inhabited by the Luiseño people, specifically the Pechanga band. In the 18th century, the area fell under Spanish rule and was ceded by Mexico to the United States in 1848 as a result of the Mexican–American War.

Farming, which began in the mid-19th century, was concentrated in the Menifee area. Mining began in the early 1880s with the discovery of a significant quartz lode by miner Luther Menifee Wilson, from whom Menifee derived its name. Wilson discovered a gold-bearing quartz ledge near present-day Holland and Murrieta roads in 1883 and filed a claim with the San Diego County Recorder’s office for this new “Menifee” mine. At the time, the area was referred to as the Menifee Valley.

Early development of the Menifee area began with Sun City in the early 1960s, conceptualized as an active retirement community by Del Webb, a building contractor from Phoenix, Arizona. Webb also developed Sun City, Arizona, under the same concept. Sun City is located in the northwestern part of Menifee and features a mix of residential and commercial activity.

Menifee focuses on health and wellness. Emergency medical services in Menifee are provided by the 84-bed Menifee Global Medical Center, which is a licensed acute care hospital. It opened in 1989 and is located on McCall Boulevard in the northeastern part of the city. Menifee focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Menifee’s Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include EŌS FITNESS, Powerhouse Gym, and Jazzercise Menifee Wheatfield Park Community Center. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Menifee, such as the Three Peaks Loop and the Menifee Cross Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sights in Menifee, CA are DropZone Waterpark, Motte Historical Car Museum, and Canyon Hills Community Park. 

Population: 113,433 (2023). ZIP codes: 92584–92587, 92596. Area code(s): 951. Elevation: 1,424 ft. Area: 46.62 sq mi (120.75 km2).

FAQs

Is Menifee, CA a good place to live?

Living in Menifee offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Menifee, there are a lot of parks. Many families and retirees live in Menifee and residents tend to have moderate political views.

What is Menifee, CA known for?

Farming activity beginning in the mid-1800s was concentrated in the Menifee area. Mining activity began in the early 1880s with the discovery of a significant quartz lode by miner Luther Menifee Wilson. Menifee derived its name from that mining operation.

Is Menifee, CA expensive to live in?

Menifee, CA is ranked 218 out of the top 333 most populated cities in the US for having the lowest cost of living. Therefore, it is considered one of the more expensive cities in which to live in the US. The average monthly cost of living in Menifee, CA is $4,098 which is 9% lower than the US average ($4,521). The average monthly cost of rent is $1,632 while all other costs (utilities, transportation, groceries, miscellaneous, etc.) amount to $2,466 on average per month.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Menifee

Menifee Global Medical Center 

Menifee’s Recreation and Community Services Department

EŌS FITNESS

Powerhouse Gym 

Jazzercise Menifee Wheatfield Park Community Center

Three Peaks Loop 

Menifee Cross Trail

DropZone Waterpark

Motte Historical Car Museum

Canyon Hills Community Park

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Cityofmenifee.us

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