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Hemet, California Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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Hemet, California is a city of over 80,000 people located in Riverside County, east of Los Angeles and San Diego. It is known for its pleasant weather and small-town charm. The city is nestled in the San Jacinto Valley and surrounded by the San Jacinto Mountains to the south and Mount San Jacinto to the north.

Hemet was founded in 1888 as a farming community by pioneers from Missouri who named it after their hometown of Hemet, Illinois. It was incorporated as a city in 1910. Since then, it has become a popular destination for retirees looking for a quiet place to live away from the hustle and bustle of big cities.

The climate in Hemet is mild year round with temperatures averaging between 65-80 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer months and 40-60 degrees during winter months. This temperate climate makes it an ideal spot for outdoor activities such as golfing, camping, hiking and fishing.

Hemet has many attractions including its sprawling parks system with over 250 acres of parkland including Diamond Valley Lake, which offers some of the best fishing in Southern California. The Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre hosts many concerts throughout the year while nearby Lake Hemet provides kayaking and other water sports opportunities. There are also several museums such as Western Science Center that provide insight into local history and culture.

The economy of Hemet relies heavily on tourism due to its proximity to major attractions like Disneyland Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood and Knott’s Berry Farm as well as its own attractions like Diamond Valley Lake or Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre. Other industries that contribute to Hemet’s economy include agriculture (primarily citrus production), manufacturing (primarily furniture) and healthcare services due to its numerous hospitals including Loma Linda University Medical Center – Murrieta Campus.

Overall, Hemet is a great place to live due to its pleasant weather, small town feel combined with close proximity to nearby attractions like Disneyland Resort or Universal Studios Hollywood make it an ideal spot for retirees or families looking for a more relaxed lifestyle than what big cities typically offer.

Population: 58,812. Estimated population in July 2024: 68,063 (+15.7% change)
Males: 26,941 (45.8%), Females: 31,871 (54.2%)

Riverside County

Zip codes: 92543, 92544, 92545.

Demographics

Median resident age: 44.6 years
Median household income: $26,839
Median house value: $93,700

Population by Race

Races in Hemet:

  • White Non-Hispanic (70.3%)
  • Hispanic (23.1%)
  • Other race (10.6%)
  • Two or more races (3.5%)
  • Black (2.6%)
  • American Indian (2.1%)
  • Filipino (0.5%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (14.9%), English (13.3%), Irish (10.6%), United States (5.6%), Italian (4.4%), French (3.7%).

Elevation: 1596 feet

Land area: 25.6 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Hemet

  • High school or higher: 73.5%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 10.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
  • Unemployed: 10.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Hemet city

  • Never married: 17.1%
  • Now married: 54.1%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 14.8%
  • Divorced: 11.9%

11.5% Foreign born (7.5% Latin America, 1.7% Europe).

Population change in the 1990s: +11,398 (+24.0%).

Map of Hemet, CA

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Hemet:

  • HEMET VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER (1117 E DEVONSHIRE)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Hemet:

  • SAN GORGONIO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; BANNING, CA)
  • VALLEY PLAZA DOCTORS HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; PERRIS, CA)
  • MORENO VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER (about 18 miles; MORENO VALLEY, CA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Hemet:

  • MARCH ARB (about 21 miles; RIVERSIDE, CA; Abbreviation: RIV)
  • SAN BERNARDINO INTERNATIONAL (about 30 miles; SAN BERNARDINO, CA; Abbreviation: SBD)
  • PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL (about 34 miles; PALM SPRINGS, CA; Abbreviation: PSP)

Other public-use airports nearest to Hemet:

  • HEMET-RYAN (about 3 miles; HEMET, CA; Abbreviation: HMT)
  • BANNING MUNI (about 16 miles; BANNING, CA; Abbreviation: BNG)
  • FRENCH VALLEY (about 16 miles; MURRIETA/TEMECULA, CA; Abbreviation: F70)

Amtrak station:
HEMET (COCOS REST., 3246 FLORIDA AVE.) – Bus Station

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hemet:

  • MOUNT SAN JACINTO COLLEGE (about 4 miles; SAN JACINTO, CA; Full-time enrollment: 4,731)
  • CRAFTON HILLS COLLEGE (about 21 miles; YUCAIPA, CA; Full-time enrollment: 2,722)
  • UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS (about 25 miles; REDLANDS, CA; Full-time enrollment: 4,106)
  • RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 31 miles; RIVERSIDE, CA; Full-time enrollment: 10,798)
  • SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY COLLEGE (about 34 miles; SAN BERNARDINO, CA; Full-time enrollment: 6,100)
  • CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-SAN BERNARDINO (about 41 miles; SAN BERNARDINO, CA; Full-time enrollment: 11,953)
  • COLLEGE OF THE DESERT (about 42 miles; PALM DESERT, CA; Full-time enrollment: 3,804)

Schools

Public high schools in Hemet:

  • WEST VALLEY HIGH (Students: 2,675; Location: 3401 MUSTANG WAY; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • HEMET SENIOR HIGH (Students: 2,410; Location: 41701 STETSON AVE.; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • ALESSANDRO HIGH (CONT.) (Students: 221; Location: 26866 SAN JACINTO ST.; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • HEMET ED. LEARNING CTR. (COMMUNITY DAY) (Students: 65; Location: 136 N. RAMONA ST.; Grades: 07 – 12)

Private high schools in Hemet:

  • BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 415; Location: 26089 GIRARD STREET; Grades: PK – 12)
  • ALPHA OMEGA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 20; Location: 3007 W FLORIDA AVE; Grades: 1 – 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Hemet:

  • SANTA FE MIDDLE (Students: 1,528; Location: 831 E. DEVONSHIRE AVE.; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • ACACIA MIDDLE (Students: 1,471; Location: 1200 E. ACACIA AVE.; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • DARTMOUTH MIDDLE (Students: 1,181; Location: 41535 MAYBERRY AVE.; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • BAUTISTA CREEK ELEMENTARY (Students: 1,002; Location: 831 W. DEVONSHIRE AVE; Grades: KG – 05)
  • WHITTIER ELEMENTARY (Students: 990; Location: 400 W. WHITTIER AVE.; Grades: KG – 05)
  • HEMET ELEMENTARY (Students: 886; Location: 633 E. KIMBALL AVE.; Grades: KG – 06)
  • LITTLE LAKE ELEMENTARY (Students: 820; Location: 26091 S. MERIDIAN ST.; Grades: KG – 05)
  • RAMONA ELEMENTARY (Students: 788; Location: 41051 WHITTIER AVE.; Grades: KG – 06)
  • VALLE VISTA ELEMENTARY (Students: 710; Location: 43900 MAYBERRY AVE.; Grades: KG – 06)
  • FRUITVALE ELEMENTARY (Students: 679; Location: 2800 W. FRUITVALE AVE.; Grades: KG – 05)

Private primary/middle schools in Hemet:

  • ST JOHNS LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 125; Location: 26410 COLUMBIA STREET; Grades: KG – 6)
  • VALLE VISTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 119; Location: E FLORIDA AVE; Grades: KG – 8)
  • COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 109; Location: 41762 STETSON AVE; Grades: PK – 6)
  • HEMET CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 105; Location: 825 SOUTH GILBERT STREET; Grades: PK – 8)
  • WELCOME SCHOOL (Students: 63; Location: 530 S BUENA VISTA; Grades: PK – KG)
  • HEMET VALLEY SEVENTH DAY ADVEN (Students: 38; Location: 26312 HEMET STREET; Grades: KG – 8)
  • WEE CARE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CTR (Students: 15; Location: 26868 GIRARD ST.; Grades: KG – KG)

Libraries

Library in Hemet:

  • HEMET PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,137,759; Location: 510 E. FLORIDA AVE.; 69,469 books; 2,183 audio materials; 1,662 video materials; 223 serial subscriptions)

 

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