Living in Hemet, CA

Hemet is the 373rd-largest city in the US, home to about 94,000 people in 2025. It has grown 4.3% since 2020. Prices across the metro area run above the national average (106.4 on an index where the US is 100).

Population, 2025

93,649+4.3% since 2020

Median home value

$352,2006.1 years of median income

Median rent

$1,575/morent plus utilities

Household income

$57,719median, per year

Price level

106.4US average = 100

January / July highs

66° / 95°lows 40° / 64°

Average commute

36 min12% work from home

State income tax

13.3%top rate, graduated

Cost of living in Hemet

The median home in Hemet is worth $352,200 and the median household earns $57,719 a year, so a typical home costs about 6.1 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,575 a month, about 33% of the median household's income. BEA puts overall prices in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area at 106.4, with housing at 129.3 and goods at 101.4 (US = 100). In practice, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced place stretches about as far as $79,800 here. California taxes wages at a top rate of 13.3%. The average combined state and local sales tax in California is 9.03%.

All items106.4

Housing129.3

Goods101.4

Utilities148.6

Other services101.3

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Hemet weather

Average highs run from 66°F in January to 95°F in July, and January nights average 40°F. It gets 12 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 120 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are March to May and October to November.

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People and work

The median resident is 39.8 years old, and 16% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 62% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 36 minutes; 12% of workers work from home.

Median age

39.8440th youngest of 546

Bachelor's or higher

16%adults 25+

Homeowners

62%of households

People per sq mile

3,20029.3 sq mi of land

Take transit to work

1%1% walk, 0.2% bike

Unemployment

8%2020-2024 average

Poverty rate

14.9%of residents

Typical home built

1984median year

Who moves to Hemet, and where people go

From farther away, newcomers most often come from Los Angeles (Los Angeles County), Anaheim (Orange County) and Las Vegas (Clark County). People who leave for somewhere more than 100 miles away most often head to Los Angeles (Los Angeles County), Anaheim (Orange County) and Phoenix (Maricopa County). See the map and full lists

IRS county-to-county migration, 2022 to 2023 tax years. Where Americans are moving.

Natural hazards, home prices and air quality

FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) combines expected losses from 18 natural hazards with how vulnerable and resilient the community is. It describes the county, not your street; check flood maps for a specific address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.

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Pros and cons of living in Hemet

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Pros

• Data Winters are warm, with January highs around 66°F.

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Cons

• Data California's top income tax rate is 13.3%, among the highest in the country.
• Data Sales tax is high: 9.03% on average with local taxes.
• Data Summers are long and hot: about 120 days a year reach 90°F.
• Data Commutes are long: 36 minutes each way on average.
• Data High natural hazard risk in Riverside County (FEMA rates it very high), led by wildfire, inland flooding and earthquake.
• Data Air quality is a concern: 136 days in 2025 were unhealthy at least for sensitive groups (EPA).

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Hemet ranks 61st of 62 in our best suburbs of Riverside ranking.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hemet a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. The numbers show no standout advantages on cost or climate; the trade-offs are expensive homes relative to local incomes, 120 days a year at 90°F or hotter, long commutes. Compare Hemet side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.

What is the population of Hemet?

The Census Bureau estimates Hemet had 93,649 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with 89,796 in April 2020 (+4.3%).

How much do you need to earn to live in Hemet?

Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $79,800 in the Hemet area. The median household here earns $57,719.

When is the best time to visit Hemet?

By the 1991-2020 climate normals, March to May and October to November are the most comfortable months. July averages 95°F and January 66°F for daytime highs.

What county is Hemet in?

Hemet is in Riverside County, California. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.

What time zone is Hemet in?

Hemet is on Pacific Time (UTC-8, or UTC-7 during daylight saving time from March to November).

What is the elevation of Hemet?

About 1,594 feet above sea level at the city center. Elevation varies across the city.

Does California have a state income tax?

Yes. California has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 13.3% for 2026. Some cities add a local income tax, which is not included here.

Sources

Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025). Income, housing, education and commuting: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the city of Hemet. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, San Jacinto, CA station. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.