Unlike many Riverside County cities, the Temecula Valley city of Wildomar maintains a rural feel, with a lower cost of living and larger lots than Murrieta, about 6 miles away. Many of Wildomar's 40,000 residents keep horses on their land, and there's a scattering of strip malls on the south side of town. "The pressure for commercial development is there, but residents don't see the need for it," says Craig Flint, Broker with Net Gains Real Estate. "They can always commute to Temecula or San Diego for work and more shopping options. Folks here are more worried that the commercial growth will drive up prices and traffic."
Wildomar is set right on Interstate 15, about 12 miles from Temecula and 70 miles from San Diego. While many locals commute to these cities, others work at Camp Pendleton, 42 miles south, or March Air Reserve Base, 26 miles north. Mountain foothills to the east and west of the city offer nearby hiking trails, and locals head 7 miles up the 15 to Lake Elsinore for swimming, boating and fishing.
Wildomar is located on I-15, just north of Temecula.
Wildomar has many equestrian properties throughout the city.
Shopping is mainly found in strip malls on the south side of Wildomar.
Promenade Temecula offers Wildomar residents more shopping and dining options.
New Ranch and Spanish homes in Wildomar rise in price closer to Temecula.
A Spanish-style home in Wildomar cuts water costs with drought-friendly landscaping.
Hillside homes with grassy landscaping are built in Spanish and Craftsman styles.
Find smaller ranch homes built in the '80s and '90s in the Wildomar area.
Kids love the teachers at Tovashal Elementary near Wildomar.
Thompson Middle School near Wildomar offers students a positive environment.
Locals enjoy Nighthawks football games at Murrieta Valley High near Wildomar.
California Lutheran High in Wildomar offers a variety of athletic programs.
Challenge a friend to a one-on-one game at Marna O’Brien Park in Wildomar.
Wildomar hikers enjoy open spaces and a planned 20-acre nature park with trails.
Practice your swing at the private Bear Creek Golf Club, near Wildomar.
Wildomar residents can stroll along the sandy shores of Lake Elsinore.
Wildomar residents can enjoy exceptional dining at DownTown PUBlic in Murrieta.
Wildomar residents can shop at Albertsons and more along Clinton Keith Road.
Escape Wildomar to nearby Temecula for wine tasting at vineyards like Peltzer Winery.
Local eateries like Finch Wildomar serve refined global cuisine.
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Spanish-inspired early 2000s architecture
The median home price in Wildomar is about $650,000, compared to $680,000 in Murrieta and $605,000 in Lake Elsinore. "The prices get higher the closer you get to Temecula," says Jeremy Sellers, Century 21 Realtor with 23 years of experience. Most homes here were built in the early 2000s and feature Spanish-inspired architecture and desert landscaping. Small ranch-style homes from the 1980s and '90s range from about $400,000 to $500,000, while in the hills, larger homes with well-maintained grassy yards range from $700,000 to around $800,000.
New Ranch and Spanish homes in Wildomar rise in price closer to Temecula.
A Spanish-style home in Wildomar cuts water costs with drought-friendly landscaping.
Find hillside homes in Wildomar with manicured landscaping in Spanish and Craftsman styles.
Discover smaller ranch homes from the '80s and '90s in the Wildomar area.
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A-ratings for the highest ranked district in the county
The Murrieta Valley Unified School District is ranked the No. 1 school district in Riverside County, with an overall grade of A. The district serves roughly 23,000 students across 12 elementary, five middle and four high schools; each school earns an A-minus or higher. Private schools in the city include California Lutheran High, which offers dorms for students who live 30 or more miles away.
Kids love the teachers at Tovashal Elementary near Wildomar.
Thompson Middle School near Wildomar offers students a positive environment.
Locals enjoy Nighthawks football games at Murrieta Valley High near Wildomar.
California Lutheran High in Wildomar offers a variety of athletic programs.
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Incoming parks and green spaces
Wildomar currently has four public greenspaces, including the 9-acre Marna O’Brien Park, which hosts community events like the Easter Egg Hunt, Mariachi Night and summer concerts. As of late 2024, the city has plans for three additional parks, including a 20-acre passive nature park with old-growth trees and unimproved walking trails, and a 27-acre park with bike trails and a hilltop play area.
Lake Elsinore is about 7 miles north of Wildomar, offering sandy beaches and calm waters surrounded by mountain views. The southeast end of the lake, closer to Wildomar, features large parks where visitors can play and stroll along the shoreline. Lake Elsinore is also renowned as a skydiving destination, attracting thrill-seekers from around the area. Local golfers can opt to join the private Bear Creek Golf Club within the Bear Creek community just south, or head to Murrieta for a choice of several public courses.
Challenge a friend to a one-on-one game at Marna O’Brien Park in Wildomar.
Wildomar hikers enjoy open spaces and a planned 20-acre nature park with trails.
Practice your swing at the private Bear Creek Golf Club, near Wildomar.
Wildomar residents can stroll along the sandy shores of Lake Elsinore.
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Nearby Temecula, Lake Elsinore and Murrieta offer more shopping
Grocery stores and casual spots to eat can be found along Clinton Keith Road on the south side of town, while Lake Elsinore and Murrieta offer a wider array of restaurants and retail. Temecula is a common weekend escape for a day of wine tasting, as well as shopping and dining at locally owned spots.
Wildomar residents can shop at Albertsons and more along Clinton Keith Road.
Local eateries like Finch Wildomar serve refined global cuisine.
Escape Wildomar to nearby Temecula for wine tasting at vineyards like Peltzer Winery.
Wildomar residents can enjoy exceptional dining at DownTown PUBlic in Murrieta.
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Commuting on Interstate 15
Interstate 15 leads 6 miles to Murrieta, 7 miles to Lake Elsinore, 12 miles to Temecula, about 70 miles to San Diego and about 75 miles to Los Angeles. The scenic State Route 74, also known as the Ortega Highway, leads about 50 miles to Laguna Beach. Riverside Transit Agency (locally known as RTA) buses make several stops throughout the city. The San Bernardino International Airport is about 54 miles away, and the larger Ontario International Airport is about 42 miles away.
Lower crime rates and fire concerns
According to late 2023 data from the FBI, the Wildomar Police Department reported violent crime at an annual rate of about 5 incidents per 1,000 residents, lower than the California rate of about 10 and national rate of roughly 12. Property-related crime was reported at an annual rate of around 13 incidents per 1,000 residents, lower than the California rate of 20 and the national rate of 17.
Thousands of properties in the area are at risk of being affected by a wildfire in the next 30 years. In 2024, the Macy Fire burned 145 acres in the neighboring Lake Elsinore, causing evacuations and destroying one home. Wildomar only has one fire station in town, but fire departments in neighboring cities respond to emergencies when extra help is needed.
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