2023 Riverside County Economic Profile

The Northwest Region of Riverside County is clearly the largest region in terms of population and contains the county’s three largest cities: Riverside, Corona and Moreno Valley. It also includes the cities of Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, Norco, and Perris, along with the unincorporated communities of Home Gardens, Highgrove, and Mead Valley. NORTHWEST REGION

NORTHWEST REGION OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY

Transportation Access and Workforce The Northwest Region provides excellent transportation access by way of Interstates 15 and 215 and State Routes 60 and 91. The region is served by Ontario International Airport and the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. Wide Range of Workforce Skill Levels A wide range of workforce skill levels, a strong higher education system, and a principal location for providing services have made this region one of the fastest growing areas of Riverside County. However, transportation, water distribution, and flood control infrastructure improvements are needed in the unincorporated areas. Industry and Infrastructure Largest Concentration of Industry The Northwest Region has the largest concentration of industry in the County, including a large distribution and manufacturing base for Southern California.

Diversity into Clusters The Northwest Region has diversified into many clusters, such as logistics, business and information services, and high-tech development. These industries are compatible with the type of labor skills available in the region and can utilize the transportation assets. Region Improvements Overall, the primary issue in this region is the design and funding to support infrastructure development. This issue is especially apparent in the unincorporated areas that need transportation, water distribution, and flood control improvements.

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