Cost of Living in East Hemet, California
East Hemet has a population of about 20,257. The median household income is $82,096, median gross rent is $1,655/month, and the median home value is $419,700. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is East Hemet expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in East Hemet is about the national median and home values are 12% above the national median. Household income here is about the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 24% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in East Hemet?
The median gross rent in East Hemet, California is $1,655 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in East Hemet?
The median owner-occupied home value in East Hemet is $419,700 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in East Hemet?
The median household income in East Hemet is $82,096 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.