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Murrieta California
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Murrieta is a city in southwestern Riverside County, California, United States. The population of Murrieta was 103,466 at the 2010 census. Murrieta experienced a 133.7% population increase between 2000 and 2010, according to the most recent census, making Murrieta one of the fastest growing cities in the state. This population boom in 2010 surpassed the population of the historically larger and more commercial city of Temecula to the south for the first time since the incorporation of either city. Temecula and Murrieta together form the southwestern anchor of the Inland Empire region. The Murrieta-Temecula-Menifee Urban Area had a population of 441,546 at the 2010 Census. Largely residential in character, Murrieta is typically characterized as a commuter town, with many of its residents commuting to jobs in San Diego County, Orange County, Los Angeles County, Temecula, and Camp Pendleton.
Murrieta is bordered by Temecula to the south and the newly incorporated cities of Menifee and Wildomar to the north.
Murrieta is located in the center of the Los Angeles-San Diego Mega-region which contains a population of 22 million people.
Murrieta's city motto is "Gem of the Valley," and a diamond is prominently featured on its seal as well as various elements throughout the city, such as street signs and freeway interchange.

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I love learning new trades but I have been in nursing for over25 years I love taking care of people its my passion I treat people how I hope to be treated when I get old

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Crime is low you can walk have outside activities and feel safe plenty of parks friendly neighborhood

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The city of Murrieta is very age friendly in that the layout is built around retirees. There are many senior living facilities, several hospitals and an overall safe environtment. You can tell the city cares for its residents.

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