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Hemet, CA

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Hemet.

Population: 137,670 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hemet, CA is $433,199 — down 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $368,750 after a median 74 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,923/month. 22 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inlandflooding, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$433,199

Median home value

-0.2%

1-year change

74

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$433,199
1-year appreciation
-0.2%
3-year appreciation
+3.4%
5-year appreciation
+21.8%
10-year appreciation
+105.1%
All-time peak (2024-12)
$444,466
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$368,750
Median list price
$363,783
Median price per sqft
$213
1-year sale-price change
-12.0%
Median days on market
74 days
Homes sold (recent period)
50
For-sale inventory
464
Sale-to-list ratio
94.0%
Active listings
48
1-year forecast
+0.2%
Days to pending
50 days
New listings (monthly)
130

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,923/mo
1-year rent change
+0.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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
6
Charter schools
1
Schools include
Acacia Middle, Alessandro High, Ramona Elementary, Whittier Elementary, Academy of Innovation

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inlandFlooding, wildfire, heatWave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Very High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Very High · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A
Flood risk level
High
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)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
70.0°F
Average high
75.5°F
Average low
64.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.1 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)
79
Days with Good air quality
62
Days with Moderate air quality
187
Days with Unhealthy air quality
33
Highest AQI recorded (year)
660

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

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
3
Nearest national park
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (15 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
64
Nearest airport
Hemet Ryan Airport (HMT) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
March Air Reserve Base (RIV) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
116
Hospitals include
HEMET GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTER, SAN GORGONIO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM-MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.7 / 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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,050 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
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
685,991
Average weekly wage
$1,030
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
7,377

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

How it compares

HemetState medianUS median
Median home value$433,199$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$368,750$696,000$325,000
Median days on market74 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,923/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/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 median home value in Hemet, CA?
$433,199.
What is the median sale price in Hemet, CA?
$368,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Hemet, CA?
Median days on market: 74 days.
What is typical rent in Hemet, CA?
Typical rent: $1,923/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hemet, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inlandFlooding, wildfire, heatWave, landslide.
Is Hemet, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A; zones vary by location within the city.
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, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Hemet, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 11.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Hemet, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 79. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Hemet, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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