salaryRent is higher than in 56% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 36.4 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,320 a year. That is $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 148 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Hemet?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Hemet
| Size | Hemet | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,133 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,256 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,674 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,954 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,351 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Hemet overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Hemet, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Hemet
Life in Hemet
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hemet?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $661 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $352,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,220 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hemet, CA?
Renting in Hemet costs a median of about $1,783 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Hemet?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,320 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Hemet cheap or expensive?
Hemet is rated Expensive: rent takes 34.4% of the typical household income of $62,250. It ranks 148th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Hemet?
The median homeowner in Hemet pays $2,431 a year in property taxes, about 0.69% of the median home value.
Is Hemet more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Hemet?
The median home value in Hemet is $352,200, about 5.7 times the typical yearly household income.
91,326 people live in Hemet. Numbers are typical (middle) values.