Why Live in Mission Grove
Mission Grove in Riverside blends urban convenience with suburban tranquility, located seven miles from downtown Riverside and adjacent to Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park. The neighborhood, developed mainly in the 1980s and '90s, features homes with Spanish- or Mission Revival-styles, including detached single-family houses, condos, and apartments. Mission Grove Shopping Center is a central hub with retail stores, the Mission Grove Galaxy Theatre, and various dining options like Cactus Cantina and Canyon Crest Winery. Taft Park, with its walking loop, playground, and fitness equipment, and the nearby Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park offer outdoor activities. The historic Mission Inn, known for its annual Festival of Lights, adds a cultural touch. Schools in the area are highly rated, including Amelia Earhart Middle and Martin Luther King High. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, with low crime rates but a higher risk of wildfires and earthquakes. Mission Grove is well-connected with bus routes and proximity to the 215 Freeway, making commuting convenient. The area also has three houses of worship and is eight miles from Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center and 20 miles from San Bernardino International Airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mission Grove a good place to live?
Mission Grove is a good place to live. Mission Grove is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Mission Grove is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Mission Grove has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 6.5 people per acre and a median age of 38. The average household income is $135,212 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 39.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Mission Grove are home owners, with 33.1% of residents renting and 66.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Mission Grove can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Mission Grove neighborhood guide.
Is Mission Grove, CA a safe neighborhood?
Mission Grove, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Mission Grove?
The median home price in Mission Grove is $530,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $106,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,750 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $118K a year to afford the median home price in Mission Grove. The average household income in Mission Grove is $135K.
What are the best public schools in Mission Grove?
The best public schools that serve Mission Grove are:
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Home Trends in Mission Grove, CA
On average, homes in Mission Grove, Riverside sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Mission Grove, Riverside over the last 12 months is $470,000, up 40% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$470,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$579,950
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$380,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$500,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$388,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$409
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Last 12 months Home Sales
109
Median List Price
$530,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
40%