Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
22%
Hemet, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,414
Population
95,416
Renter Mix
41% Rent
Enjoy a quiet home life in the shadow of Mt. San Jacinto.
Affordable
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Diverse
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Outdoors
Nestled in the San Jacinto Valley with Mt. San Jacinto as its backdrop, Hemet offers a slower pace of life that’s surprisingly well-connected to Southern California. Palm Springs is about an hour east, San Diego roughly 90 minutes south, and Los Angeles a couple of hours west, making day trips easy from home base. The Harvard District along East Florida Avenue anchors downtown with walkable, locally owned shops and cafes. Diamond Valley Lake sits just south of the city, giving outdoor enthusiasts a nearby escape for hiking and sweeping high desert views. Hemet also holds the distinction of being home to the Ramona Pageant, California’s official outdoor play, which has been performed since 1923 and draws crowds to an open-air hillside amphitheater each spring.
The rental market here offers solid variety, from spacious townhomes and garden-style apartment communities to single-story units with generous square footage compared to pricier coastal cities. Renters looking for room to breathe without stretching their budget will find Hemet a compelling option in Riverside County.
Explore the City
Guests Enjoy an Afternoon Lunch at Los Vaquero's Mexican Grill in Egan
A variety of animals can be found on display at the Animals On Parkhill in Hemet.
Hemet is a wonderful place to raise a family.
Relax on a bench with a view at Simpson Park in Hemet.
An aerial view of Hemet showing the many nearby retail options.
Valle Vista public transportation offers convenient and efficient travel options for commuting.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$49,228
Average: $69,917
Education
12,800
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
35,749
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hemet has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Hemet, CA is $1,097 for a studio, $1,409 for one bedroom, $1,703 for two bedrooms, and $1,871 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hemet has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,409/month
628 Sq Ft
House
$2,469/month
1,572 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,900/month
1,063 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hemet, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
778 Students
Public
Grades K-5
778 Students
Public
Grades K-5
580 Students
Public
Grades K-5
580 Students
Public
Grades K-5
826 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
762 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,123 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,123 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,040 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,040 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
762 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,414 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,414 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,761 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,761 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Fingerprints Youth Museum
- Western Science Center
- Diamond Valley Lake Marina
Airports
- Palm Springs International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.