At a Glance
Median Income
$80,621
$25,752 per capita
Home Value
$370,300
Zillow: $440,755
Median Rent
$1,620/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
522/100K
4,073/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
78.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Hemet a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
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 4.2% (17% 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.
Safety & Crime
East Hemet reports 522 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,073/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population20,292
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density3,902/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$80,621
Per Capita$25,752
Unemployment4.2%
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%
Crime
F
Violent522/100K
Property4,073/100K
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death5,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
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.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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