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Rapid growth as Inland Empire residential

Moreno Valley incorporated in 1984 and has grown into Riverside County's second-largest city as part of the booming Inland Empire region.

Moreno Valley, California City Hall, a civic building symbolizing municipal infrastructure and growth
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Moreno Valley was founded as a city on December 3, 1984, bringing together the communities of Edgemont, Sunnymead, and Moreno at a time when the Inland Empire region was beginning its transformation from agricultural land to a major population and commerce center. The Inland Empire, stretching across Riverside and San Bernardino counties, centers on inland Southern California about 60 miles from the coast. Today it is home to over 4.6 million people, making it one of California's largest metropolitan areas.

The city's growth parallels the region's economic shift from citrus orchards and ranching to a modern logistics and distribution hub. Major employers now include March Air Reserve Base, Amazon distribution centers, and the Riverside County Regional Medical Center. The median household income reached $87,477 as of 2023, reflecting the economic diversity of families building lives in Moreno Valley neighborhoods. Riverside County itself has grown to 2.4 million residents, with Moreno Valley as one of its key population centers.

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