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Living in
East Hemet.
East Hemet is an unincorporated community in Riverside County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in East Hemet
Life in East Hemet is fundamentally about affordability and family stability in Riverside County's quieter corner—a place where you're buying actual space and community without the coastal California price tag. This is a young, family-oriented community—nearly 29% of the population is under 18, over half of households are married couples, and the Latino community makes up a significant cultural backbone alongside the white majority, creating a genuine multicultural neighborhood feel rather than a gated suburb. The trade-off is that this is car-dependent sprawl; your average commute runs 35.8 minutes, often heading west toward employment centers in Orange County or Los Angeles, and the area itself isn't a job hub—you're really moving here for the lower cost of living and the slower pace, banking on that commute for work.
East Hemet at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
18.8%
Foreign-Born
17.2%
Broadband Internet
95.6%
of households
Population Growth
+0.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics17.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in East Hemet: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In East Hemet, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (79.0%), and 34.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
29.5%
of residents
65 and Older
11.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
43.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
10.6%
of households
Married Couples
57.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.70
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 19% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in East Hemet
In East Hemet, rent runs 19% below the CA average, and home values are 43% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,751
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
69.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1974
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.4%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in East Hemet and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Riverside County, which includes East Hemet, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
East Hemet: Riverside County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Riverside County (county-wide) · Annual averages
East Hemet is less than 1% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What East Hemet 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
Commute36.4 min avg
How East Hemet residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In East Hemet, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 46% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 25 mi
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
Small hub1.7M passengers boarded in 2025
- 44 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 71 mi
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Major hub12.7M 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 31% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Riverside County Sheriff's Office, which covers East Hemet, runs 31% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
228.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,215.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Riverside County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
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 East Hemet, 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.
207 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Riverside County, county-wide
East Hemet 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 East Hemet, 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
East Hemet is less than 1% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate94°F summers, 44°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
East Hemet has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and mild winters (avg low 44°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
83°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/44°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
13.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
121
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
13
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
33
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 44°F | 2.40" |
| Feb | 67°F | 46°F | 2.80" |
| Mar | 71°F | 47°F | 1.62" |
| Apr | 75°F | 50°F | 0.74" |
| May | 81°F | 54°F | 0.44" |
| Jun | 89°F | 56°F | 0.05" |
| Jul | 96°F | 65°F | 0.19" |
| Aug | 97°F | 66°F | 0.19" |
| Sep | 92°F | 62°F | 0.37" |
| Oct | 82°F | 55°F | 0.51" |
| Nov | 73°F | 49°F | 0.73" |
| Dec | 65°F | 43°F | 1.71" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in East Hemet
Uninsured
12.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside East Hemet's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Hemet Global Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.7 mi away · Hemet
San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.4 mi away · Banning
Menifee Global Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.4 mi away · Sun City
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.
Education23.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in East Hemet
East Hemet's student/teacher ratio is 23.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 13.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
13.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near East Hemet (within 15 miles)
Mt San Jacinto Community College District
5.2 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 15,259 students · in-state tuition $1,451 · 28% graduate · median earnings $43,175 (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, 19 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for East Hemet
East Hemet has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (19 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
19 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
National Park
64 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
76 mi awayCities Near East Hemet
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to East Hemet?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
East Hemet FAQ
Is East Hemet, California affordable?⌄
East Hemet's median rent is $1,655/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $82,096/year. Median home value is $419,700.
Is East Hemet, California safe?⌄
East Hemet is policed by the Riverside County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 228 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1215 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in East Hemet, California?⌄
Riverside County, which includes East Hemet, has an unemployment rate of 5.6%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in East Hemet, California?⌄
The cost of living in East Hemet is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,655/month and median household income is $82,096/year. The median home value is $419,700. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in East Hemet, California?⌄
The average commute in East Hemet 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