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Hemet, CA

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Hemet.

Population: 137,670 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Hemet, CA is $429,833 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $440,667 after a median 47 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,858/month. 22 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inland flooding, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$429,833

Typical home value

+0.1%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$429,833
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
+2.6%
5-year appreciation
+19.4%
10-year appreciation
+104.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Dec 2024)
$441,371
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$440,667
Median list price
$440,667
Median price per sqft
$260
1-year sale-price change
-1.6%
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
313
For-sale inventory
460
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
361
1-year forecast
+1.1%
Days to pending
53 days
New listings (monthly)
118

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,858/mo
1-year rent change
-0.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,605/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,705/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,103/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,771/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,336/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
22
Elementary schools
12
Middle schools
4
High schools
5
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
22.1 : 1
Schools include
Acacia Middle, Alessandro High, Whittier Elementary, Academy of Innovation, Jacob Wiens Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inland flooding, wildfire, heat wave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
wildfire: Very High · earthquake: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · heat wave: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
30
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
March Air Force Base (17.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.7°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
15.3 in
Annual snowfall
5.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
80
Days with Good air quality
39
Days with Moderate air quality
217
Days with Unhealthy air quality
33
Highest AQI recorded (year)
365

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
-32,894
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,183
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
23,039

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (15 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Hemet Ryan Airport (HMT) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
March Air Reserve Base (RIV) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
21
Hospitals include
HEMET GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTER, RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, SAN GORGONIO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.3 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
70
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,050 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1982
Housing built before 1970
21.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,366
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
72.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
703,703
Average weekly wage
$1,089
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
9,697

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HemetState medianUS median
Typical home value$429,833$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$440,667$696,000$325,000
Median days on market47 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,858/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,366$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Hemet, CA?
$429,833.
What is the median sale price in Hemet, CA?
$440,667.
How long do homes take to sell in Hemet, CA?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in Hemet, CA?
Typical rent: $1,858/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hemet, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inland flooding, wildfire, heat wave, landslide.
Is Hemet, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 30 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Hemet, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hemet, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hemet, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hemet, CA?
22 schools (12 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Hemet, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 11.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Hemet, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 80. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Hemet, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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