French Valley, California
French Valley is a community of 45,269 people in Riverside County, California.
Why visit French Valley
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 50 parks and trails, 23 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bachelor Mountain, Abelia Sports Park and Adeline's Farm Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; December lows average 46°F.
Weather in French Valley
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About French Valley
French Valley is a census-designated place located in the French Valley of Riverside County, California. The 2020 United States census reported French Valley's population as 35,280, up from 23,067 at the 2010 census. It became the most populous CDP in Riverside County when Rubidoux was incorporated into Jurupa Valley.
From the Wikipedia article French Valley, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds50
38 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes23
11 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship1
Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.2 mi
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries42
Healthcare1
Map of French Valley
126 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 47°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 46°F | 3.7 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 48°F | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 50°F | 1.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 0.4 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 56°F | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 60°F | 0.1 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 62°F | 0.2 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 62°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 83°F | 58°F | 0.7 in |
| Nov | 74°F | 52°F | 1.1 in |
| Dec | 67°F | 46°F | 2.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Fallbrook 5 Ne 74502 (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Riverside County has had 47 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-05-20: Bain Fire (Fire)
- 2024-09-11: Airport Fire (Fire)
- 2024-07-21: Hawarden Fire (Fire)
- 2023-11-21: Tropical Storm Hilary (Hurricane)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2022-09-06: Fairview Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
French Valley Airport (RBK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Murrieta 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Temecula 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Menifee 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Winchester 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Wildomar 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Green Acres 10 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Homeland 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Hemet 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Canyon Lake 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- East Hemet 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- French Valley Field & Homes, Z3lvs, CC0
- Bachelor Mountain and French Valley, California, Z3lvs, CC0
- French Valley Field & Homes 3, Z3lvs, CC0
- French Valley Field & Homes 2, Z3lvs, CC0
- Keller Road - French Valley, Menifee, etc. 3, Z3lvs, CC0
- French Valley Neighborhoods, Z3lvs, CC0
- French Valley, Hwy 79, Bachelor Mountain, Z3lvs, CC0
- Facing East Near French Valley, Z3lvs, CC0
- Keller Road - French Valley, Menifee, etc. 2, Z3lvs, CC0
- Keller Road - French Valley, Menifee, etc. 1, Z3lvs, CC0
- ISS055-E-91096 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-91095 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-91097 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-243127 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS040-E-124841 - View of California, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS035-E-22130 - View of California, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-91098 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Imageofjacobgrad, Jacob M. Prichard, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Murrieta Hogbacks viewed from Northeast Murrieta 2, Z3lvs, CC0
- Bachelor Mountain, Riverside County, California, Z3lvs, CC0
- Murrieta Hogbacks viewed from Northeast Murrieta 3, Z3lvs, CC0
- Prelude to a great flight! (2145689608), John Murphy, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Diamond Valley Reservoir Dam and Spring Greenery, Z3lvs, CC0
- Winchester Road (Hwy 79) & Keller Road Intersection, Z3lvs, CC0
- Looking Towards Diamond Valley Reservoir and Rawson Mountains, Z3lvs, CC0
- Keller Road - Rural Hills, Z3lvs, CC0
- Skylanders toys, Dancingpolishcow, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Katherine's of Alexandria Church BBQ (1917) Official Prize Ribbon, Pjanderson47, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Free BBQ & Amusements Invitation, Pjanderson47, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Original 1917 Catholic Church, Temecula, CA, Unknown author Unknown author, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Musician and His Mentors, Pjanderson47, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Murrieta Hogbacks from their east side, Penguin314, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 20230614 Bombus crotchii, Rachel Allingham ( rachall ), CC BY 4.0
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