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Perris, CA

Perris is an old railway city in Riverside County, California, United States, located 71 miles (114 km) east-southeast of Los Angeles and 81 miles (130 km) north of San Diego. It is known for Lake Perris, an artificial lake, skydiving, and its sunny dry climate. Perris is within the Inland Empire metropolitan area of Southern California. Perris had a population of 78,700 as of the 2020 census.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 31.68 square miles (82.1 km2), of which, 31.57 square miles (81.8 km2) of it is land and 0.11 square miles (0.28 km2) of it (0.35%) is water.

Native Americans inhabited the hills. Things changed when Spanish and Mexican miners entered the area.

The coming of the California Southern Railroad led to the founding of the city around the new depot, on the rail connection between the present-day cities of Barstow and San Diego. The Perris Depot is included in the Library of Congress’ Historic American Buildings Survey. Due to a land title dispute at Pinacate, most of its citizens moved two miles north on the railroad and established Perris in 1885. The city is named in honor of Fred T. Perris, chief engineer of the California Southern Railroad. The city of Perris was incorporated in 1911. It originally was within San Diego County but, in 1892, it was transferred to the newly established Riverside County.

In 2005, the National Archives and Records Administration opened the National Archives at Riverside, which is its regional branch for federal documents relating to the Pacific Region (Arizona, southern California, and Clark County, Nevada) in Perris.

Perris focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Perris 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 Planet Fitness, Fresha, and Fitness 19. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Perris, such as the Terri Peak Loop Trail and the Enchanted Hills Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Perris, CA are the Southern California Railway Museum, March Field Air Museum, and Big League Dreams Perris.

Population: 78,700 (2020). ZIP Code: 92571. Elevation: 1,453 ft (443 m). Area: 31.68 square miles (82.1 km2). Area Code: 951.

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Is Perris, CA a good place to live?

Living in Perris offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Perris, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Perris and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Perris are above average.

What is the median household income in Perris, CA?

In 2021, the median household income of Perris households was $70,910. Perris households made slightly more than Palmdale households ($70,858) and Waterford households ($70,774). However, 9.6% of Perris families live in poverty.

What is Perris, CA is known for?

With the construction of Lake Perris in the late 60's and early 70's - Perris once again became attractive - this time as a recreational area. In addition to the lake's activities Perris' hot air ballooning. Orange Empire Railway Museum and skydiving activities attract international recognition.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Perris

Riverside County

Perris’ Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness

Fresha 

Fitness 19

Terri Peak Loop Trail 

Enchanted Hills Park

Southern California Railway Museum

Big League Dreams Perris

March Field Air Museum

Niche

California-demographics

Cityofperris.org

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