Perris, CA

Perris, California

Introduction to Perris, California

Perris, California, in Riverside county, is 10 miles S of Moreno Valley, California (center to center) and 15 miles SE of Riverside, California. It's located in the Perris Valley and is included in the Riverside-San Bernardino metro area. The municipality offers a mild Mediterranean climate. The city includes a large Hispanic population. It's a prominent regional distribution center.

Perris History

Spanish and Mexican miners discovered gold in the nearby hills. The area was also mined for tin and coal. The city is named in tribute to Fred T. Perris, the former chief engineer of the California Southern Railroad. The town experienced significant growth due to the arrival of the railroad in 1886. However, after the railroad tracks were unusable due to storms, train service to San Diego was no longer offered on the rail line.

Perris incorporated in 1911. When water was brought to the area in the 1950's alfalfa, King potatoes and sugar beets became the primary crops. After Lake Perris was constructed in the early 1970's the area became a popular recreational location.

Perris Attractions

• Orange Empire Railway Museum features a collection of trollies and is regarded as the largest operating museum of its type situated on the West Coast.
• Perris Auto Speedway.
• Rock Castle.
• Perris Multicultural Festival.
• Perris Valley Historical and Museum Association showcases collections of Luiseno Indian artifacts, historic farming equipment and clothing.
• Santa Fe Depot features High Victorian architecture and is included in the National Register of Historic Places.
• Fred T. Perris Day.
• Potato Festival.

Perris Activities

Perris is a popular location for amateur and professional skydivers. Perris Valley Skydiving is regarded as one of the largest skydiving centers located in North America. It's also known for hot air ballooning. Lake Perris provides opportunities for boating, fishing, camping, horseback riding and hiking and attracts a large crowd during the summer. Visitors and residents enjoy the activities in nearby Palm Springs. The scenic San Bernardino National Forest includes camping and picnic locations and offers scenic hiking trails.

Perris Higher Education

Riverside Community College and Mount San Jacinto College are nearby.

High Points

Perris strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 3%

Comparative Profile of Perris, CA

Comparing Perris to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Perris Almanac

Perris Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Perris Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Perris High Schools (2004)

PERRIS HIGH
175 E. NUEVO RD.
909-657-2171
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 2,364 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 24

PERRIS UNION HIGH COMMUNITY DAY
515 E. 7TH ST.
909-657-2174
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 590 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.1

VAL VERDE HIGH (CONT)
2935 INDIAN AVE.
909-940-6155
A Non-traditional School
Serves 481 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 26.4

PERRIS LAKE HIGH (CONT.)
418 W. ELLIS
909-657-7357
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 408 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 25.8

CHOICE 2000 ON-LINE
11 S. D ST.
909-940-5700
A Non-traditional School
A charter school.
Serves 298 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 24.2

CALIFORNIA MILITARY INSTITUTE
11 SOUTH D STREET
909-443-2774
A charter school.
Serves 50 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 25

Perris Colleges

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