The Colony is a highly sought-after, gated 55+ active-adult community in Murrieta, offering a vibrant lifestyle centered around recreation, social connection, and resort-style amenities. Established between 1989 and 2005, the community features approximately 1,500 single-family residences with a variety of floor plans, many offering golf course or greenbelt views. At the heart of the neighborhood is a spacious clubhouse with a fitness center, ballroom, theater, library, hobby rooms, billiards, and numerous social activities.
Residents also enjoy a pool and spa, tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, shuffleboard, and walking and biking paths, while the California Oaks Golf Course runs through the community. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, entertainment, and major freeways, The Colony combines the privacy of a gated neighborhood with an active, social atmosphere—making it an appealing choice for buyers looking for an established 55+ lifestyle in the heart of Murrieta.
2,819 people live in The Colony, where the median age is 72 and the average individual income is $50,654. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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The Colony has 1,778 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in The Colony do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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