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City of Riverside: Population: 255,166

Government: City Hall: 3900 Main Street, 909-826-5311

Schools: All grades: Riverside Unified School District, Alvord Unified School District, Jurupa Unified School District. 39 private schools are located in Riverside.

Child Care: 69 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Riverside.

Public Library: Riverside Public Library, 3581 Mission Inn Avenue, 909-826-5201

Parks and Recreation: City of Riverside Park & Recreation Department 3936 Chestnut St., 909-826-2000

 Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 57/43

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $138,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,206. Median Rent: $670

Community Web Sites: At Home in Riverside, Riverside Neighborhood Partnership

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City of Moreno Valley: Population: 142,381

Government: City Hall: 14177 Frederick St., PO Box 88005, 951-413-3000

Schools: K-12: Moreno Valley Unified School District, Val Verde Unified School District. 5 private schools are located in Moreno Valley.

Child Care: 30 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Moreno Valley.

Public Library: Moreno Valley Public Library, 24580 Allesandro Blvd., 951-413-3880

Parks and Recreation: City Hall: 14177 Frederick St., PO Box 88005, 951-413-3280

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 71/29

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $118,900 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,179 Median Rent: $743.

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City of Corona: Population: 124,966

Government: City Hall: 815 W. 6th St., 951-736-2400

Schools: K-12: Corona-Norco Unified School District. 10 private schools are located in Corona.

Child Care: 23 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Corona.

Public Library: Corona Public Library, 650 S. Main St., 951-736-2381

Parks and Recreation: City of Corona Parks & Community Services, 815 W. 6th St., 951-736-2241

 Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 68/32

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $194,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,635 Median Rent: $812

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City of Hemet: Population: 58,812

Government: City Hall: 445 E Florida Ave., 951-765-2300

Schools: K-12: Hemet Unified School District. 7 private schools are located in Hemet.

Child Care: 20 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Hemet.

Public Library: Hemet Public Library 300 E Latham Ave., 951-765-2440

Parks and Recreation: Hemet Parks Dept., 3777 Industrial Ave., 951-765-3712. Valley-Wide Parks & Recreation District: Valle Vista Community Center, 43935 Acacia Ave., 951-927-6674 

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 65/35

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $93,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $934 Median Rent: $563

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City of Temecula: Population: 57,716

Government: City Hall: 43200 Business Park Drive, 951-694-6444

Schools: K-12: Temecula Valley Unified School District. 8 private schools are located in Temecula.

Child Care: 18 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Temecula.

Public Library: Temecula Library 41000 County Center Dr, 951-600-6270 (branch of Riverside County Library)

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Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 73/27

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $190,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,499 Median Rent: $846

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City of Indio: Population: 49,116

Government: City Hall: 100 Civic Center Mall, 760-347-1058 Community Web Site

Schools: K-12: Coachella Valley Unified School District, Desert Sands Unified School District. 3 private schools are located in Indio.

Child Care: 7 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Indio.

Public Library: Indio Library 200 Civic Center Mall, 760-347-2383

Parks and Recreation: Coachella Valley Recreation & Parks District 45871 Clinton St. 760-347-3484. Indio Municipal Golf Course 83-040 Ave. 42, 760- 347-9156

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 56/44

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $99,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,000 Median Rent: $579

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City of Murrieta: Population: 44,282

Government: City Hall: 26442 Beckman Court, 951-304-2489

Schools: K-12: Murrieta Unified School District. 1 private school is located in Murrieta.

Child Care: 11 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Murrieta.

Public Library: Murrieta Library 39589 Los Alamos Rd., 951-304-2665

Parks and Recreation: 40600 Cal Oaks Rd., 951-304-7275

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 80/20

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $190,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,507 Median Rent: $842

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City of Palm Springs: Population: 42,807

Government: City Hall: 3200 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, 760-323-8299

Schools: K-12: Palm Springs Unified School District. 5 private schools are located in Palm Springs.

Child Care: 10 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Palm Springs.

Public Library: Palm Springs Public Library 300 S Sunrise Way, 760-323-8298

Parks and Recreation: Palm Springs Parks & Recreation Dept 401 S Pavilion Way, 760-323-8265

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 61/39

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $157,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,192 Median Rent: $631

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City of Cathedral City: Population: 42,647

Government: City Hall: 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, 760-770-0340 Community Web Site

Schools: K-12: Palm Springs Unified School District. 1 private school is located in Cathedral City.

Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Cathedral City.

Public Library:  Cathedral City Library 33520 Date Palm Dr., 760-328-4262

Parks and Recreation: Cathedral City doesn't have a Parks and Recreation Dept.

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 65/35

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $125,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,109 Median Rent: $695

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City of Palm Desert: Population: 41,155

Government: City Hall: 73-510 Fred Waring Dr., 760-346-0611 Community Web Site

Schools: K-12: Desert Sands Unified School District. 6 private schools are located in Palm Desert.

Child Care: 10 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Palm Desert.

Public Library: Palm Desert Public Library 73-300 Fred Waring Dr., 760-346-6552 (branch of Riverside County Public Library)

Parks and Recreation: Palm Desert Parks & Recreation: 73-510 Fred Waring Dr, 760-346-0611

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 67/33

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $189,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,392 Median Rent: $744

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City of Perris: Population: 36,189

Government: City Hall: 101 N "D" St., 951-943-6100

Schools: K-6: Perris Elementary School District. 9-12: Perris Union High School District. K-12: Val Verde Unified School District. 5 private schools are located in Perris.

Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Perris.

Public Library: Cesar Chavez Library 163 E San Jacinto Ave., 909-657-2358 (branch of the Riverside County Public Library)

Parks and Recreation: Perris Parks & Recreation Dept. 101 N "D" St., 951-943-6603

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 68/32

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $91,300 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: 1,011 Median Rent: $630

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City of Lake Elsinore: Population: 28,928

Government: City Hall: 130 S Main St., 951-674-3124

Schools: K-12: Lake Elsinore Unified School District. No private schools are located in Lake Elsinore.

Child Care: 9 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Lake Elsinore.

Public Library: Lake Elsinore Library 600 W Graham, 951-674-4517 (branch of Riverside County Public Library)

Parks and Recreation: Lake Elsinore Community Services Department 130 S Main St., 951-674-3124

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 65/35

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $144,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,313 Median Rent: $633

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City of Banning: Population: 23,562

Government: City Hall: 99 E Ramsey St., 951-922-3105

Schools: K-12: Banning Unified School District. 2 private schools are located in Banning.

Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Banning.

Public Library: No public library is located in Banning.

Parks and Recreation: 789 N. San Gorgonio Ave., P.O. Box 998 951-922-3243

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 72/28

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $110,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $886 Median Rent: $564

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City of Norco: Population: 24,157

Government: City Hall: 2870 Clark Ave., 951-735-3500

Schools: K-12: Corona-Norco Unified School District. 2 private schools are located in Norco.

Child Care: 7 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Norco.

Public Library: Norco Library 3954 Old Hamner Rd., 951-735-5329 (branch of Riverside County Public Library)

Parks and Recreation: Parks, Recreation & Community Services Dept., 2820 Clark Ave., 951-270-5632

 Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 82/18

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $207,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,494 Median Rent: $867

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City of San Jacinto: Population: 22,779

Government: City Hall: 201 E Main St., 951-654-7337

Schools: K-12: San Jacinto Unified School District. 1 private school is located in San Jacinto.

Child Care: 9 child care centers and/or preschools are located in San Jacinto.

Public Library: San Jacinto Library 500 Idyllwild Dr., 951-654-8635 (branch of Riverside County Public Library)

Parks and Recreation: Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District 901 W. Esplanade, 951-654-1505

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 71/29

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $96,900 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $941 Median Rent: $513

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City of La Quinta: Population: 23,694

Government: City Hall: 78-495 Calle Tampico (mail P.O. Box 1504), 760-777-7000 Community Web Site

Schools: K-12: Coachella Valley Unified School District, Desert Sands Unified School District. 1 private school is located in La Quinta.

Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in La Quinta.

Public Library: La Quinta Library 78-080 Calle Estado, 760-564-4767

Parks and Recreation: La Quinta Community Services Dept., 78-945 Calle Tampico, 760-777-7090 & Coachella Valley Recreation & Parks District 45871 Clinton St. in Indio, 760-347-3484

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 82/18

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $174,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,334 Median Rent: $817

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City of Coachella: Population: 22,724

Government: City Hall: 1516 6th St., 760-328-3502

Schools: K-12: Coachella Valley Unified School District. No private schools are located in Coachella.

Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in Coachella.

Public Library: Coachella Library 1538 7th St., 760-398-5148 (branch of Riverside County public library)

Parks and Recreation: Coachella Valley Recreation & Parks District 45871 Clinton St., Indio CA 92201, 760-347-3484

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 61/39

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $83,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $799 Median Rent: $470

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City of Desert Hot Springs: Population: 16,582

Government: City Hall: 65950 Pierson Blvd., 760-329-6411 Community Web Sites: Chamber of Commerce, Village Profile

Schools: K-12: Palm Springs Unified School District. 1 private school is located in Desert Hot Springs.

Child Care: 4 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Desert Hot Springs.

Public Library: Desert Hot Springs Library 11691 West Drive, 760-329-5926 (branch of Riverside County Public Library)

Parks and Recreation: Recreation & Community Services 65950 Pierson Blvd., 760-329-6411

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 47/53

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $81,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $799 Median Rent: $509

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City of Rancho Mirage: Population: 13,249

Government: City Hall: 69-825 Highway 111, 760-324-4511 Community Web Site

Schools: K-12: Palm Springs Unified School District. 2 private schools are located in Rancho Mirage.

Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Rancho Mirage.

Public Library: City of Rancho Mirage Public Library 42-520 Bob Hope Drive, 760-341-7323

Parks and Recreation: No city recreation department, residents can take advantage of recreational programs in nearby towns, such as Palm Springs.

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 83/17

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $288,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,805 Median Rent: $658

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City of Beaumont: Population: 11,384

Government: City Hall: 550 E 6th St., 951-769-8520 Community Web Site: Beaumont Chamber of Commerce

Schools: K-12: Beaumont Unified School District. 2 private schools are located in Beaumont.

Child Care: 8 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Beaumont.

Public Library: Beaumont Library District 125 E 8th St., 951-845-1357

Parks and Recreation: Beaumont Community Services Department 550 E 6th St., 951-769-8524

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 54/46

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $98,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $955 Median Rent: $489

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City of Blythe: Population: 12,155

Government: City Hall: 235 N. Broadway, 760-922-6161    

Schools: K-12: Palo Verde Unified School District. 2 private schools are located in Blythe.

Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Blythe.

Public Library: No public library is located in Blythe.

Parks and Recreation: Blythe Recreation: Park Dept 415 N Main St., 760-922-0844 Recreation Dept 127 S Main St., 760-922-4266

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 57/43

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $90,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $999 Median Rent: $501

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City of Calimesa: Population: 7,139

Government: City Hall: 908 Park Ave., 909-795-9801

Schools: K-12: Yucaipa-Calimesa Unified School District. 3 private schools are located in Calimesa.

Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Calimesa.

Public Library: Calimesa Library 974 Calimesa Blvd., 909-795-9807 (branch of Riverside County public library)

Parks and Recreation: Norton Younglove Senior & Multipurpose Center 908 Park Ave., PO Box 1190, 909-795-2287

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 83/17

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $131,900 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,126 Median Rent: $644

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City of Canyon Lake: Population: 9,952

Government: City Hall: 31516 Railroad Canyon Rd., 951-244-2955 

Schools: K-12: Lake Elsinore Unified School District. No private schools are located in Canyon Lake.

Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in Canyon Lake.

Public Library: Canyon Lake Library 31516 Railroad Canyon Rd., 951-244-9181 (branch of Riverside County Public Library) 

Parks and Recreation: Canyon Lake has no recreation department. Residents can participate in recreation programs in neighboring Lake Elsinore and Wildomar.

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 88/12

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $227,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,620 Median Rent: $1,171

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