Mead Valley

Mead Valley

Located in Riverside County

$561,600 Average Value
$402 Average Price per Sq Ft
13 Homes For Sale

A countryside community on the outskirts of Perris

Mead Valley sits west of Perris in Riverside County—a place where dirt roads connect homes on half-acre lots and pickup trucks share the road with horseback riders. For years, this unincorporated community has drawn families seeking space for citrus trees, livestock and a slower countryside lifestyle. “It’s a big farming community with a large Latino population," says JP Londono, real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Associated Brokers with 20 years of experience. "You’ll hear roosters crowing in the morning, and many people grow their own food.” The story is a little different east of the community near Interstate 215. Over the years, warehouses have sprouted along the corridor, and developers have started buying homes to convert into truck yards and distribution centers. Like the rest of the Inland Empire, Mead Valley is slowly transforming into more of an industrial area than rural farmland as companies like FedEx, Amazon and CJ Logistics set up shop here.

Experience the comfort of community living in Upon Ares.
Experience the comfort of community living in Upon Ares.
Experience the charm of California living with homes in Upon Ares.
Experience the charm of California living with homes in Upon Ares.
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Mead Valley median price slightly above Perris median

Mead Valley’s median home price is approximately $600,000, compared to Perris’ median of $560,000. Renovated ranch-style homes from the 1980s and newer Spanish Revival homes built as recently as 2024 are set on flat lots that often exceed half an acre, ideal for keeping livestock. Prices throughout the city range from $475,000 to $900,000, depending on lot size, age and renovations.

Welcome to Upon Ares, where houses are homes and neighbors are family.
Welcome to Upon Ares, where houses are homes and neighbors are family.
Embrace a tranquil lifestyle with our homes in Upon Ares, CA.
Embrace a tranquil lifestyle with our homes in Upon Ares, CA.
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Strong musical programs at Val Verde

Mead Valley students are served by the Val Verde Unified School District, which earns a B-plus from Niche. The district was named a Best Community for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants in 2023. Rancho Verde High earns an A-minus, the highest ranked school in the district. The high school’s choir has performed at Carnegie Hall in New York and the Pasadena Rose Parade.

A welcoming entrance is seen at Rancho Verde High School in Moreno Valley.
A welcoming entrance is seen at Rancho Verde High School in Moreno Valley.
Building a love for learning at Columbia Elementary School in Perris, CA.
Building a love for learning at Columbia Elementary School in Perris, CA.
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Perris parks and city hall events

While Mead Valley doesn’t have any immediate designated parks or green spaces, Perris is home to 25. A standout is the 22-acre Enchanted Hills Community Park, set about 5 miles from Mead Valley, featuring a skate park, splash pad and zipline. Colorful cultural celebrations like the Festival Monarca y Feria Educativa and Día de Los Muertos are held at Perris City Hall, bringing residents together for live music, artwork and local vendors. When the holidays roll around, city hall hosts festive Christmas parades.

The General Old Golf Course offers a picturesque and well-designed venue for enthusiasts.
The General Old Golf Course offers a picturesque and well-designed venue for enthusiasts.
Orange Terrace Community Park
 is the perfect place for an afternoon hike.
Orange Terrace Community Park is the perfect place for an afternoon hike.
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Shopping plazas and local eats near Cajalco Road and Interstate 215

A few locally owned taco stands and small markets are scattered throughout the community, offering authentic Mexican cuisine and fresh produce. The area around Cajalco Road and Interstate 215 has become particularly known for its taco truck scene. The majority of retail and restaurant choices are set east of Interstate 215 in shopping centers such as Perris Plaza and Perris Towne Square. Larger supermarkets include Stater Bros. Markets, Food 4 Less and ALDI, as well as specialty stores like Cardenas, which offers Mexican-focused products. The dining scene in the area is primarily made up of fast-casual and sit-down chain restaurants.

Cardenas provides a diverse selection that perfectly complements your Mexican recipes.
Cardenas provides a diverse selection that perfectly complements your Mexican recipes.
For your next project, find the tools you need at Harbor Freight Tool near Upton Acres.
For your next project, find the tools you need at Harbor Freight Tool near Upton Acres.
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Commuting throughout the Inland Empire

Mead Valley is set west of Interstate 215, which hums along its eastern border and leads commuters about 17 miles north to Riverside. Cajalco Road runs east-west through the middle of the city, leading to Corona in about 20 miles. Metrolink Perris Valley buses make several stops along Cajalco, but most residents navigate the city by car (and horse). The Ontario International Airport is 30 miles away.

Warehouse proximity brings concerns

Perris City Police Department serves Mead Valley, though crime statistics for Mead Valley are not readily available. According to local news reports, Mead Valley locals are pushing back against plans to turn over 1,000 acres of their rural community into warehouse hubs, noting it will dump diesel fumes and nonstop truck noise into neighborhoods where people live and farm.

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