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About
Life in San Jacinto
If you're considering San Jacinto, understand that you're looking at a solid working-class community in Riverside County with decent housing affordability compared to coastal California—median home values around $433,700 and rents near $1,615 monthly are reasonable for the region. Summers are genuinely hot and dry, winters mild and wet—it's a real desert climate, not a casual temperature range. For outdoor recreation, you're positioned reasonably close to hiking and natural areas, though Joshua Tree is about an hour away and the mountains offer local weekend options.
San Jacinto at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
31.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.1%
Foreign-Born
21.3%
Broadband Internet
92.7%
of households
Population Growth
+3.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics21.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in San Jacinto: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In San Jacinto, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (74.0%), and 45.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.6%
of residents
65 and Older
10.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
49.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
12.2%
of households
Married Couples
52.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.76
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 21% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in San Jacinto
In San Jacinto, rent runs 21% below the CA average, and home values are 41% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
62.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
32.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,706
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2000
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $482,066 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts above CA average
Unemployment in San Jacinto and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in San Jacinto is 0.9 percentage points higher than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What San Jacinto 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
Commute40.5 min avg
How San Jacinto residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In San Jacinto, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 40% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 26 mi
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
Small hub1.7M passengers boarded in 2025
- 41 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 73 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.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in San Jacinto is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
318.7
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,516.5
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
San Jacinto 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 San Jacinto, 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.
160 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Riverside County, county-wide
San Jacinto is about 2% 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 San Jacinto, 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
San Jacinto is about 2% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate93°F summers, 40°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
San Jacinto has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 40°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/40°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
12.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
120
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
15
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
35
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 40°F | 2.66" |
| Feb | 66°F | 42°F | 2.76" |
| Mar | 70°F | 45°F | 1.69" |
| Apr | 74°F | 48°F | 0.79" |
| May | 80°F | 53°F | 0.47" |
| Jun | 89°F | 58°F | 0.07" |
| Jul | 95°F | 64°F | 0.20" |
| Aug | 97°F | 64°F | 0.12" |
| Sep | 92°F | 61°F | 0.26" |
| Oct | 82°F | 53°F | 0.54" |
| Nov | 73°F | 44°F | 0.77" |
| Dec | 65°F | 39°F | 1.87" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in San Jacinto
Uninsured
8.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside San Jacinto's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Hemet Global Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.6 mi away · Hemet
San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.7 mi away · Banning
Menifee Global Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.5 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.
Education21.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in San Jacinto
San Jacinto's student/teacher ratio is 21.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 14.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
17
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
14.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in San Jacinto
Mt San Jacinto Community College District
Public · 2-year · 15,259 students · in-state tuition $1,451 · 28% graduate · median earnings $43,175 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 9,346 students · in-state tuition $1,428 · 25% graduate · median earnings $45,741 (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, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for San Jacinto
San Jacinto has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
14 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
National Park
67 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
79 mi awayPublic Libraries in San Jacinto
San Jacinto Branch Library
595 S. San Jacinto Ave., San Jacinto
Cities Near San Jacinto
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to San Jacinto?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
San Jacinto FAQ
Is San Jacinto, California affordable?⌄
San Jacinto's median rent is $1,615/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $80,647/year. Median home value is $433,700.
Is San Jacinto, California safe?⌄
San Jacinto's violent crime rate was 319 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1517 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in San Jacinto, California?⌄
San Jacinto has an unemployment rate of 6.4%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in San Jacinto, California?⌄
The cost of living in San Jacinto is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,615/month and median household income is $80,647/year. The median home value is $433,700. About 63% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in San Jacinto, California?⌄
The average commute in San Jacinto is 41 minutes, which is significantly 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