Living in East Hemet, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Hemet · Census data 2020–2024
East Hemet has 20,257 residents with a median age of 32.5. The median household income is $82,096 (17% lower than the California median), the median home value is $419,700, the median rent is $1,655/month.
East Hemet at a glance
- Population
- 20,257
- Median age
- 32.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $82,096State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $419,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,655/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 69.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.1%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is East Hemet a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the California median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 7.6%; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in East Hemet
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Hemet the median home value is $419,700, 26% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,655 per month, which is 36.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,151 a month in housing costs.
East Hemet median household income
The median household income in East Hemet is $82,096 and the income per person is $25,629. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in East Hemet: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,888
- Owner-occupied
- 69.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.5%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 3.70
East Hemet demographics
- Population
- 20,257
- Median age
- 32.5
- Under 18
- 29.5%
- 65 and older
- 11.7%
- Households
- 5,453
- Foreign-born
- 17.2%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Hemet ›
Education in East Hemet
13.1% of adults 25 and older in East Hemet have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Hemet
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
East Hemet vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Hemet | 20,257 | $82,096 | $419,700 | $1,655 |
| Hemet | 91,326 | $57,719 | $352,200 | $1,575 |
| Valle Vista | 18,602 | $66,825 | $336,200 | $1,738 |
| San Jacinto | 55,180 | $80,647 | $433,700 | $1,615 |
| Green Acres | 3,382 | $79,855 | $325,900 | $1,696 |
| Winchester | 4,555 | $79,250 | $493,500 | $1,658 |
| Sage | 3,781 | $119,938 | $569,300 | $2,363 |
| Homeland | 7,584 | $60,404 | $238,200 | $1,635 |
| Beaumont | 56,266 | $107,118 | $503,500 | $1,681 |
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What is the median household income in East Hemet, CA?
The median household income in East Hemet is $82,096, 17% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Hemet?
The median home value in East Hemet is $419,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in East Hemet?
The median gross rent in East Hemet is $1,655 per month, about 36.3% of household income.
Is East Hemet, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the California median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 7.6%; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
What is the median age in East Hemet?
The median age in East Hemet is 32.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in East Hemet?
The average commute to work in East Hemet is 36 minutes; 8.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Hemet?
The unemployment rate in East Hemet is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Hemet?
13.1% of adults in East Hemet have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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