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Calimesa.
About
Life in Calimesa
Calimesa is a community of 10,680 people in California. The median household income is $87,181, median rent runs about $1,783 per month, and median home values are around $446,300. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.
Calimesa at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Foreign-Born
5.5%
Broadband Internet
92.3%
of households
Population Growth
+10.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Calimesa: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Calimesa, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (44.4%), and 12.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.8%
of residents
65 and Older
20.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.3%
of households
Married Couples
60.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.74
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 12% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Calimesa
In Calimesa, rent runs 12% below the CA average, and home values are 39% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
19.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
14.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,347
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
89.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $566,110 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Calimesa and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Riverside County, which includes Calimesa, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Calimesa: Riverside County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Riverside County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Calimesa is less than 1% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Calimesa Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area
Commute35.8 min avg
How Calimesa residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Calimesa, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 47% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
San Bernardino International Airport (SBD)
Regional airport · few flights26k passengers boarded in 2025
- 31 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 77 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 28% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Calimesa runs 28% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
236.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,763.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Calimesa Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 34 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Riverside County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Riverside County, which includes Calimesa, the most common type is high wind, with 34 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | High Wind | $161,000 |
| 2024 | 62 | High Wind | $527,000 |
| 2023 | 76 | High Wind | $455,000 |
| 2022 | 113 | High Wind | $240,000 |
| 2021 | 94 | High Wind | $4.2M |
| 2020 | 58 | Excessive Heat | $2.1M |
| 2019 | 62 | Excessive Heat | $112.2M |
| 2018 | 58 | High Wind | $1.6M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
161 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Riverside County, county-wide
Calimesa is less than 1% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality80 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Riverside County, which includes Calimesa, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
80
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
217
per year
Unhealthy Days
34
per year
Riverside County, county-wide
Calimesa is less than 1% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate92°F summers, 37°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Calimesa has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/37°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
14.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
100
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
25
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
35
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 37°F | 2.05" |
| Feb | 66°F | 38°F | 2.43" |
| Mar | 71°F | 40°F | 1.51" |
| Apr | 74°F | 44°F | 0.76" |
| May | 80°F | 51°F | 0.27" |
| Jun | 87°F | 56°F | 0.07" |
| Jul | 94°F | 62°F | 0.13" |
| Aug | 95°F | 62°F | 0.36" |
| Sep | 92°F | 59°F | 0.16" |
| Oct | 82°F | 49°F | 0.47" |
| Nov | 72°F | 41°F | 0.67" |
| Dec | 65°F | 37°F | 1.77" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Calimesa
Uninsured
4.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Calimesa's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.2 mi away · Banning
Riverside University Health System-medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.8 mi away · Moreno Valley
Redlands Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.8 mi away · Redlands
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education22.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Calimesa
Calimesa's student/teacher ratio is 22.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 29.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
29.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Calimesa (within 15 miles)
Mt San Jacinto Community College District
13.4 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 15,259 students · in-state tuition $1,451 · 28% graduate · median earnings $43,175 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 9,346 students · in-state tuition $1,428 · 25% graduate · median earnings $45,741 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 5,687 students · in-state tuition $1,184 · 32% graduate · median earnings $47,391 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,049 students · in-state tuition $62,682 · 70% graduate · median earnings $80,659 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 909 students · in-state tuition $21,032 · 94% graduate · median earnings $99,540 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 413 students · in-state tuition $15,451 · 63% graduate · median earnings $49,629 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Calimesa
Calimesa has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
12 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
National Park
70 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
92 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Calimesa
Calimesa Library
974 Calimesa Blvd, Calimesa
Cities Near Calimesa
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Calimesa FAQ
Is Calimesa, California affordable?⌄
Calimesa's median rent is $1,783/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $87,181/year. Median home value is $446,300.
Is Calimesa, California safe?⌄
Calimesa's violent crime rate was 237 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1763 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Calimesa, California?⌄
Riverside County, which includes Calimesa, has an unemployment rate of 5.6%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Calimesa, California?⌄
The cost of living in Calimesa is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,783/month and median household income is $87,181/year. The median home value is $446,300. About 19% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Calimesa, California?⌄
The average commute in Calimesa is 36 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from