Hemet, California Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Hemet, CA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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D
Income Well below average
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Hemet | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 83,840 | 39,245,658 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2865.2 | 239.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.82% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.5 | 35.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 29,770 | 13,531,619 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Hemet grew by 32.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 83,840 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Hemet is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 20.4% of residents. That is 1.3 points below California as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 17,131 20.4% -1.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 15,420 18.4% -5.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 14,379 17.2% -2.7 pts
- Boomers 61–79 16,198 19.3% +4.1 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below California, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.3% of the people living in Hemet and men 47.7%.
- Women 52.3% California 49.9%
- Men 47.7% California 50.1%
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Economy
Hemet has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Hemet | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,627 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.38% | 5.57% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.5% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Hemet is about 43% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Hemet | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $217,110 | $650,794 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,556 | $2,036 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 62.8% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Hemet is about 11.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,556 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Hemet spend about 64 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 268 hours, about 11.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Hemet | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 32.2 | 23.5 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 64.4 | 47.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 268 | 196 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,317 | $6,065 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 11.3% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 7,330 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,949 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Hemet is 32 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Hemet has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Hemet | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.9% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.79 | 2.84 | 2.53 |
Health
Hemet has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Hemet | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.9 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 23.8% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.7% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Hemet, CA Compared With Nearby Cities
How Hemet, CA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemet, CA | 83,840 | $56,627 #2/2 | $217,110 #2/2 | 32.2 min #1/2 |
| San Jacinto, CA | 46,524 | $74,520 | $448,003 | 33.0 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hemet, California.
How many people live in Hemet, California?
About 83,840 people live in Hemet, California, in 29,770 households of 2.8 people on average. The median age is 38.5, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Hemet, California?
Averaged over its land area, Hemet, California has 2,865 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 33 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Hemet, California an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 3.8 times the median household income ($217,110 against $56,627), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,556 a month takes about 33% of the median household's income, above the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Hemet, California?
Unemployment in Hemet, California is 7.5%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How common is a college degree in Hemet, California?
12.9% of adults in Hemet, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 8), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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