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Relocation guide

Moving to Hemet

What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.

Population

90,646

Median age 39.7

Median household income

$53,623

Median rent

$1,432/mo

Median home value

$314,200

Schools

15

1 districts

Summer high / winter low

97° / 39°

Pros

  • Property taxes are low: about 0.72% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
  • Mild weather in April, May, October, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
  • 39 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.

Cons

  • Household incomes are 32% below the US median ($53,623).
  • At the median, rent takes about 32% of household income.
  • Hot summers: August highs average 97°F.

Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.

Plan your move

Where in Hemet?

Hemet spans 2 zip codes. Median home values range from $250,800 to $334,900 by zip.

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Life in Hemet

Looking North on Harvard, Downtown, Hemet
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Sun Baked, Hemet
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Downtown Hemet - North Harvard St
Downtown Hemet - North Harvard StThomas · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Questions

Is Hemet a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Property taxes are low: about 0.72% of home value a year (US 0.98%). Mild weather in April, May, October, with highs between 65°F and 85°F. On the other hand: Household incomes are 32% below the US median ($53,623). At the median, rent takes about 32% of household income.

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

The median household earns $53,623. Rent at the median ($1,432/month) is about 32% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $57,280 a year.

How many schools are in Hemet?

15 public and private schools across 1 district. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.

What is the weather like in Hemet?

Highs average 97°F in August and lows 39°F in December. The most comfortable months are April, May, October.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.

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