Is Chaparral Hills a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Moreno Valley, CA - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
250 Registered Offenders Nearby
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a reported cardiac arrest near a store at the Moreno Valley Mall in Moreno Valley. Law enforcement was already on scene and fire units were advised they were clear to enter. One engine was later canceled from responding. | Town Cir, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched to a reported breathing problem at an apartment on Memorial Way in Moreno Valley. | Memorial Way, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical aid call with shelter response was reported near Indian Street, south of Olive at John Row Boulevard. Police department units were on standby. | Indian St, Moreno Valley, CA | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 38 is dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving breathing problems reported outside near Santa Barbara Avenue in the Urban East area. | Santa Barbara Dr, Riverside, CA 92508 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible suspicious activity incident involving two suspected individuals reportedly near a trailer behind a residence on Birchwood Drive in Moreno Valley. | Birchwood Dr, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a possible weapons call about an adult man with a bow and arrow near Box Springs Road at the State Route 60 area in Moreno Valley. The man, described as shirtless and thin, was reportedly last seen walking toward a nearby AM/PM. | Box Springs Rd, Moreno Valley, CA | Weapons |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported multi-family apartment building fire near the 12000 block of Pigeon Pass Road in Moreno Valley. Multiple engines, a truck company, battalion chiefs, and an ambulance were dispatched. | Pigeon Pass Rd, Moreno Valley, CA 92557 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible abandoned disabled vehicle partially blocking lanes on Moreno Beach Drive just north of Alessandro Boulevard in Moreno Valley. | Alessandro Blvd & Moreno Beach Dr, Moreno Valley, CA 92555 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews checked a reported issue at a single-story home near Alessandro Boulevard and Moreno Beach Drive and found no fire, confirming a false alarm. Traffic units also reported a disabled vehicle partially blocking lanes on Moreno Beach Drive just north of Alessandro Boulevard. | Alessandro Blvd & Moreno Beach Dr, Moreno Valley, CA 92555 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid was provided for a sick person near Springdale Drive with a Charlie response. | Springdale Dr, Moreno Valley, CA 92557 | Medical Emergency |
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Overview
Chaparral Hills is an urban neighborhood in Moreno Valley, CA, with a median home price of $498,299, making it more affordable than most California neighborhoods.
The area has a low vacancy rate of 2.3%, reflecting tight housing supply relative to demand, and a rental market with average rents lower than nearly half of California neighborhoods.
Quick Facts
| Urban Density | Yes |
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Housing market and real estate character
Chaparral Hills primarily consists of medium to large single-family and mobile homes, mostly built between 1970 and 1999, with a strong owner-occupancy rate and low vacancies.
| Owner Occupied | Majority |
|---|---|
| Housing Age (1970-1999) | 87.1% |
| Housing Type | Medium to large single-family and mobile homes |
What buyers will notice right away
Families & Lifestyle
Chaparral Hills has a diverse community with a high concentration of manufacturing and labor occupations, and a significant Spanish-speaking population.
| Manufacturing & Labor Employment | 47.5% |
|---|---|
| Spanish Speakers at Home | 60.1% |
| Mexican Ancestry | 62.3% |
| Child Poverty Rate | 20.3% |
Demographics
| Manufacturing & Labor Employment | 47.5% |
|---|---|
| Executive & Professional Employment | 23.4% |
| Child Poverty Rate | 20.3% |
| Mexican Ancestry | 62.3% |
| Spanish Speakers | 60.1% |
| Foreign Born | 28.1% |
Commute
Most residents drive alone to work, with a significant portion commuting between 45 minutes and one hour.
Chaparral Hills residents face longer commutes and rely heavily on private vehicles, typical of many suburban neighborhoods.
| Drive Alone Rate | 81.0% |
|---|---|
| Carpool Rate | 14.5% |
| Longest Common Commute Time | 45 to 60 minutes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the typical home price in Chaparral Hills?
The median home price is $498,299, which is less expensive than 83.6% of California neighborhoods.
What languages are commonly spoken?
Spanish is the most common language spoken at home by 60.1% of residents, followed by English at 37.5%.