Living in San Jacinto, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Jacinto · Census data 2020–2024
San Jacinto has 55,180 residents with a median age of 31.9. The median household income is $80,647 (19% lower than the California median), the median home value is $433,700, the median rent is $1,615/month.
San Jacinto at a glance
- Population
- 55,180
- Median age
- 31.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $80,647State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $433,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,615/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 75%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.3%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is San Jacinto a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the California median; an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in San Jacinto
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Jacinto the median home value is $433,700, 30% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,615 per month, which is 40.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,291 a month in housing costs.
San Jacinto median household income
The median household income in San Jacinto is $80,647 and the income per person is $27,157. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in San Jacinto: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 15,420
- Owner-occupied
- 75%
- Renter-occupied
- 25%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 3.76
San Jacinto demographics
- Population
- 55,180
- Median age
- 31.9
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 10.9%
- Households
- 14,598
- Foreign-born
- 21.3%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Jacinto ›
Education in San Jacinto
14.3% of adults 25 and older in San Jacinto have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Jacinto
- Unemployment rate
- 8.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 10%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
San Jacinto vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto | 55,180 | $80,647 | $433,700 | $1,615 |
| Hemet | 91,326 | $57,719 | $352,200 | $1,575 |
| East Hemet | 20,257 | $82,096 | $419,700 | $1,655 |
| Beaumont | 56,266 | $107,118 | $503,500 | $1,681 |
| Green Acres | 3,382 | $79,855 | $325,900 | $1,696 |
| Winchester | 4,555 | $79,250 | $493,500 | $1,658 |
| Lakeview | 2,062 | $59,375 | $548,800 | — |
| Homeland | 7,584 | $60,404 | $238,200 | $1,635 |
| Valle Vista | 18,602 | $66,825 | $336,200 | $1,738 |
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What is the median household income in San Jacinto, CA?
The median household income in San Jacinto is $80,647, 19% 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 San Jacinto?
The median home value in San Jacinto is $433,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in San Jacinto?
The median gross rent in San Jacinto is $1,615 per month, about 40.6% of household income.
Is San Jacinto, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the California median; an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
What is the median age in San Jacinto?
The median age in San Jacinto is 31.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in San Jacinto?
The average commute to work in San Jacinto is 41 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Jacinto?
The unemployment rate in San Jacinto is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Jacinto?
14.3% of adults in San Jacinto 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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