Why Moreno Valley Town Center Is Positioned to Become Moreno Valley’s Next Community Hub

As Moreno Valley continues to grow, successful retail developments will need more than visibility and traffic counts. They will need to be woven into the daily lives of the surrounding community.

Located at the intersection of Alessandro Boulevard and Nason Street, Moreno Valley Town Center is a 167,000-square-foot mixed-use development that combines shopping, dining, services, fitness, civic uses, and neighborhood gathering spaces into a walkable environment built for long-term success.

Here are four factors that make Moreno Valley Town Center one of the most compelling retail opportunities in the Inland Empire.

1. More Than 21,000 New Homes Are Planned Within Two Miles

Retail success starts with rooftops, and Moreno Valley Town Center is surrounded by one of the largest residential growth pipelines in the region.

More than 21,000 residential units are currently planned, under construction, or in development within a two-mile radius of the project. Over 1,000 units are already under construction immediately adjacent to the site, creating a built-in customer base that will continue to expand for years to come.
For retailers, that means access to a growing population without waiting for future development cycles to materialize. The growth is already happening.

2. The Project Is Designed as a True Mixed-Use Town Center

Unlike traditional shopping centers that rely primarily on vehicle traffic, Moreno Valley Town Center is designed around everyday convenience and community interaction.

The development brings together a grocery-anchored retail experience, fitness uses, dining destinations, neighborhood services, a 30,000-square-foot Civic Center, and a public park connection within a walkable environment. Residents won’t simply drive past the center. They’ll live, work, shop, dine, and gather around it.
This creates the type of recurring daily activity that supports long-term tenant success.

3. A Strategic Location Near Moreno Valley’s Medical Corridor

Moreno Valley Town Center sits at the gateway to one of the city’s most important employment and healthcare districts.

The nearby Riverside University Health System Medical Center attracts more than 1.5 million visitors annually, while Kaiser Permanente serves as another major healthcare destination in the immediate trade area.
This consistent stream of employees, patients, visitors, and families creates an additional layer of customer demand beyond the surrounding residential population.

For restaurants, service providers, retailers, and convenience-oriented concepts, this represents a significant advantage.

4. Strong Demographics Support Long-Term Retail Demand

The surrounding trade area offers both population density and spending power.

Within three miles of Moreno Valley Town Center, more than 114,000 residents live in the market, with average household incomes exceeding $115,000 annually. Within five miles, the population approaches 192,000 residents.

These demographics provide a strong foundation for retailers seeking long-term customer growth and stability.

Moreno Valley’s Growth Story Is Just Beginning

Moreno Valley has emerged as one of the Inland Empire’s fastest-growing communities, supported by residential development, healthcare investment, employment growth, and expanding infrastructure. The city is now home to more than 214,000 residents and continues to experience significant growth throughout the region.

Moreno Valley Town Center is uniquely positioned at the intersection of these trends.

By combining residential growth, mixed-use design, healthcare-driven traffic, and strong local demographics, the project offers retailers an opportunity to establish a presence in a market that continues to gain momentum.

For businesses looking to serve one of Southern California’s fastest-growing communities, Moreno Valley Town Center represents more than a retail center, it represents a long-term opportunity.

Want a closer look at the project? Watch our Moreno Valley Town Center overview video:

To learn more about leasing opportunities, site plans, and project updates, visit the Moreno Valley Town Center property page or explore available retail space for lease at Moreno Valley Town Center.