San Jacinto, California Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
San Jacinto, 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 | San Jacinto | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 46,524 | 39,245,658 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1787.0 | 239.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.10% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 31.6 | 35.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 12,822 | 13,531,619 | 130,235,071 |
Population in San Jacinto grew by 45.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 46,524 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in San Jacinto is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 24.9% of residents. That is 3.2 points above California as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 11,601 24.9% +3.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 9,757 21.0% -2.7 pts
- Gen X 45–60 8,128 17.5% -2.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 6,508 14.0% -1.3 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 51.2% of the people living in San Jacinto and men 48.8%.
- Women 51.2% California 49.9%
- Men 48.8% California 50.1%
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Economy
San Jacinto has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | San Jacinto | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,520 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.16% | 5.57% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 10.5% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in San Jacinto is about 25% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | San Jacinto | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $448,003 | $650,794 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,506 | $2,036 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.7% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in San Jacinto is about 24.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,506 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in San Jacinto spend about 66 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 275 hours, about 11.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | San Jacinto | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 33.0 | 23.5 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 66.0 | 47.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 275 | 196 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,521 | $6,065 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 9.9% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 14,831 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,768 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in San Jacinto is 33 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
San Jacinto has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | San Jacinto | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.9% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.59 | 2.84 | 2.53 |
Health
San Jacinto has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | San Jacinto | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.9 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.0% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
San Jacinto, CA Compared With Nearby Cities
How San Jacinto, CA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto, CA | 46,524 | $74,520 #2/3 | $448,003 #1/3 | 33.0 min #3/3 |
| Hemet, CA | 83,840 | $56,627 | $217,110 | 32.2 min |
| Beaumont, CA | 41,121 | $86,910 | $310,398 | 31.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about San Jacinto, California.
What is the population of San Jacinto, California?
About 46,524 people live in San Jacinto, California, in 12,822 households of 3.6 people on average. The median age is 31.6, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 6 years.
Is San Jacinto, California mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, San Jacinto, California has 1,787 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 21 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is San Jacinto, California an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 6.0 times the median household income ($448,003 against $74,520), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,506 a month takes about 24% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in San Jacinto, California?
Unemployment in San Jacinto, California is 10.5%, 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 San Jacinto, California?
11.9% of adults in San Jacinto, 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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