East Hemet, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Diego County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
20,292 Population 3,902/sq mi density
$80,621 Median Income $25,752 per capita
$370,300 Home Value $440,755 Zillow
$1,620 Median Rent 33.1% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$80,621 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$370,300 home value, $1,620/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher

East Hemet, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,621
7% above
$25,752 per capita
Home Value
$370,300
31% above
Zillow: $440,755
Median Rent
$1,620/mo
39% above
33.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
68% below
78.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
103% above
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How East Hemet Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows East Hemet's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
107%
Home Value
131%
Rent
139%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
203%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Hemet a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Hemet residents earn a median household income of $80,621 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,752. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 133,031 business establishments, including 8,243 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Hemet is $370,300 , 31% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $440,755. Median rent is $1,620/month, with 33.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

10.8% of adults in East Hemet hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 78.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Hemet has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 71.

Data Overview

People

Population20,292
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density3,902/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born16.3%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$80,621
Per Capita$25,752
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$331,868M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593

Housing

A
Home Value$370,300
Rent$1,620
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$440,755
Housing Units5,931
Rent Burden33.1%

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death5,727/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI71 (Moderate)
Elevation1,682 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+78.9%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute36 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries88

Did You Know?

The median home in East Hemet was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Palm Springs International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
16.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 8,243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 272 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.