Is Sunnymead a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Moreno Valley, California - 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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Sunnymead at a Glance
Sunnymead is an urban neighborhood in Moreno Valley, California, with a median home price of $657,445, more affordable than most California neighborhoods.
The neighborhood has a high renter occupancy rate of 88.2% and a vacancy rate of 4.7%, indicating strong demand and some available housing.
Quick Facts
| Single Mother Households | 21.0% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Sunnymead's housing consists mainly of small to medium apartment buildings and single-family homes, mostly built between 1970 and 1999, with some older homes from 1940-1969.
| Vacancy Rate | 4.7% |
|---|---|
| Housing Age | Built mostly 1970-1999, some 1940-1969 |
| Housing Type | Small to medium apartments and single-family homes |
What buyers will notice right away
Families & Lifestyle
Sunnymead has a strong manufacturing workforce and a high rate of single mother households.
| Manufacturing & Labor | 46.9% |
|---|---|
| Single Mother Households | 21.0% |
| Executive & Professional | 22.9% |
| Sales & Service Jobs | 22.0% |
Demographics & Culture
| Income Level | Lower-middle income |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 45.8% |
| English Speakers | 51.3% |
| Spanish Speakers | 45.1% |
| Foreign Born | 17.0% |
| Top Ancestry | Mexican (50.1%) |
Commute Patterns
Most residents drive alone or carpool, with many enjoying short commutes under 15 minutes.
Sunnymead features short commutes and a high carpool rate, reflecting strong community travel patterns.
| Drive Alone | 65.8% |
|---|---|
| Carpool | 29.3% |
| Main Commute Time | Under 15 minutes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Sunnymead?
The median home price is $657,445, less expensive than 70.4% of California neighborhoods.
How common is renter occupancy?
Renter occupancy is very high at 88.2%, nearly the highest in the U.S.
What is the rate of single mother households?
21.0% of households are run by single mothers, higher than 97.6% of U.S. neighborhoods.