At a Glance
Median Income
$53,623
$28,255 per capita
Home Value
$314,200
Zillow: $443,910
Median Rent
$1,432/mo
37.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
436/100K
1,699/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
15.6% smoking rate
How Hemet Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hemet's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hemet a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hemet residents earn a median household income of $53,623 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,255. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% 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 Hemet is $314,200 , 11% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $443,910. Median rent is $1,432/month, with 37.4% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Hemet reports 436 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,699/100K. The murder rate is 4.3/100K.
Education
15.2% of adults in Hemet hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hemet has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 71.
Data Overview
People
Population90,646
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density3,098/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born19.7%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,623
Per Capita$28,255
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$331,868M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
B
Home Value$314,200
Rent$1,432
Ownership63.1%
Zillow$443,910
Housing Units33,898
Rent Burden37.4%
Crime
F
Violent436/100K
Property1,699/100K
Murder4.3/100K
Assault291/100K
Burglary175/100K
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death5,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain12.2 in/yr
AQI71 (Moderate)
Elevation1,539 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute36 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries88
Did You Know?
The median home in Hemet was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
19.7% 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.