Here's what it costs to live in Hemet, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,575 per month, while the typical home is valued around $352,200. Households earn a median of $57,719 per year, so rent absorbs a relatively high share of local income. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$57,719
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,575
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$352,200
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
91,326
Latest estimate
Median Age
39.8 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
6
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,735
Per month
Avg Home Value
$352,083
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 92543 | — | $1,228 | $199,100 |
| ZIP 92544 | — | $1,436 | $316,700 |
| ZIP 92545 | — | $1,761 | $313,900 |
| ZIP 92582 | — | $2,260 | $404,200 |
| ZIP 92583 | — | $1,381 | $297,400 |
| ZIP 92596 | — | $2,343 | $581,200 |
January Avg
52°F
July Avg
78°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.4
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
92.9%
The cost of living index for Hemet is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Hemet is $1,575 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Hemet is $57,719 per year.
The median home value in Hemet is $352,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Hemet is not yet available.
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
