Why Live in Morgan Hill
Morgan Hill in Temecula is a master-planned community located five miles southeast of downtown, offering countryside living with modern amenities. The neighborhood features stylish single-family homes with Spanish design elements, including smooth exteriors, neutral tones, and stucco roof tiles. Many homes come with spacious floor plans, solar panels, and hillside views. Governed by an HOA, residents pay $99 per month for amenities such as a clubhouse, pool, spa, tennis courts, and playground. The area is well-maintained and landscaped, with vibrant spring blooms. Morgan Hill residents enjoy access to the Morgan Hill Community Club, which includes a pool, billiard room, exercise rooms, and rentable ballrooms. Local parks like Madigan Park and Galleron Park offer scenic trails, picnic areas, and sports fields. The neighborhood is served by the highly rated Temecula Valley Unified School District, with students attending Tony Tobin Elementary, Vail Ranch Middle, and Great Oak High School. Morgan Hill is safer than the national average, providing a low crime risk area for residents. The community is close to Temecula Valley Wine Country, home to over 50 wineries, and the Rail Vanch Center shopping mall, which includes supermarkets like Stater Bros. and Walmart, as well as various dining options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Morgan Hill a good place to live?
Morgan Hill is a good place to live. Morgan Hill is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Morgan Hill is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Morgan Hill has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 8.7 people per acre and a median age of 38. The average household income is $174,423 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 44.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Morgan Hill are home owners, with 16.3% of residents renting and 83.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Morgan Hill can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Morgan Hill neighborhood guide.
Is Morgan Hill, CA a safe neighborhood?
Morgan Hill, 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 Morgan Hill?
The median home price in Morgan Hill is $1,125,350. If you put a 20% down payment of $225,100 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.26%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $5,550 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $238K a year to afford the median home price in Morgan Hill. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Morgan Hill is $174K.
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Home Trends in Morgan Hill, CA
On average, homes in Morgan Hill, Temecula sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Morgan Hill, Temecula over the last 12 months is $1,080,000, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,080,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,087,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$341
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Last 12 months Home Sales
50
Median List Price
$1,125,350
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%