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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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