Cost of Living in Hemet, CA
Population: 90,646 • 2026 Data
$53,623
Median Household Income
-31% vs national
$1,432
Median Monthly Rent
+6% vs national
$314,200
Median Home Value
-7% vs national
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing in Hemet
The median home value in Hemet, CA is $314,200. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,432, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,370.
Rent-to-income ratio: 32.0%. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, indicating housing costs may be a burden for median-income households.
Income and Employment
The median household income in Hemet, CA is $53,623. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2%, with a labor force of 35,436 people.
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.