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Beaumont, CA


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Beaumont, California

Introduction to Beaumont, California

Beaumont, California, in Riverside county, is 12 miles N of Hemet, California and 24 miles E of Riverside, California. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Riverside - San Bernardino metropolitan area. Beaumont contains a population of approximately 11,384.

Beaumont History

The history of Beaumont dates back to 1853 when the San Gorgonio Pass was discovered. The Union Pacific Railroad lied its tracks through present day Beaumont. It also created the Edgar Station at the top of the pass and the name was changed to San Gorgonio. However, the city was once again renamed as Beaumont and was incorporated on November 18, 1912.

Beaumont and nearby Attractions

  • Edward-Dean Museum
  • Bogart County Park
  • Mountain View Park
  • Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District
  • Cherry Acres Cherry Orchard

Things To Do In Beaumont

The town of Beaumont is also known as the land of the big red apple, as there are several apple growers in the area. The city also offers riding, swimming, tennis and other recreational activities. In addition, Beaumont organizes an Annual Cherry Festival in the Pass that includes a parade, rides, a pancake breakfast and live entertainment.

Beaumont Transportation

San Bernardino International Airport serves the area.

Beaumont Higher Education

The Crafton Hills College lies within a close proximity.

High Points

Beaumont strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 11%Beaumont Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Beaumont Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%Beaumont Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Beaumont, CA

Comparing Beaumont to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity95
Female Share of the Population69
Male Share of the Population52
Senior Citizens35
Age of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size96
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income33
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty23
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work85
Public Transportation Use75
Working at Home64
Short Commute Times47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Housing Recently Built76
Affordability of Rents79
People Living Alone46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime44
Low Violent Crime34

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