Hemet, CA cityscape

92543

Hemet, CA

Total Population
38,403
Median Household Income
$43,881
Median Home Value
$199,100
Median Rent
$1,228

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$43,881
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$199,100
100.6% above state median
Rent
$1,228
100% above state median
Median Age
39.0 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Hemet, CA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 12.7% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 25.4% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$43,881
-41.6% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-36,597,061
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.82 people

Total Households
13,473
Family Households
37.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Construction
21.6%
#2 Industry
Education
17.6%
#3 Industry
Finance
16.6%
Total Employed Residents:7,607

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.1%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
8.9%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.0%
118 workers
Public Transit
0.6%
72 workers
Total Commuting Workers:11,309
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
87.3%
12,605 employed
Labor Force
14,479
1,839 unemployed
Median Age
39.0 years
Per Capita Income
$22,601
Poverty Rate
25.4%