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East Hemet, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Diego County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
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 330 sunny days/yr
522 Violent Crime/100K 4,073 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$80,621 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$370,300 home value, $1,620/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
522 violent crimes/100K (37% above avg)
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
Violent Crime
522/100K
37% above
4,073/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
68% below
78.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
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)

Income
107%
Home Value
131%
Rent
139%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
137%
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.