Hemet, California

Hemet, California

Introduction to Hemet, California

The California city of Hemet is located in Riverside County's San Jacinto Valley, about 45 miles west of Palm Springs. Situated at the junction of California State Highways 74 and 79, Hemet is easily accessible to Interstates I-10 and I-215. Nearby communities include San Jacinto (to the north), Winchester (to the west), and Mountain Center (to the east).

Founded in 1887 on land first inhabited by members of the Cahuilla Indian tribe, Hemet was incorporated as a city in 1910. At that time, the city's population was under 1,000 but growth ensued as Hemet evolved into a prime trading center for the valley's agricultural produce. The city's character underwent a significant change in the early 1960s with the onset of large-scale residential development, largely in the form of retirement communities and mobile home parks. Hemet today retains its status as a retirement community, but is also becoming home to a growing number of younger working-class families owing to its rural character and proximity to major employment centers.

Events and Attractions in Hemet

Since 1923, one of the area's premiere events has been the annual Ramona Pageant. Based on the novel ("Ramona") by Helen Hunt Jackson, the pageant brings together the people of Hemet and San Jacinto who stage America’s longest running outdoor drama each spring at the Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre. The Amphitheatre is also the venue of many theatrical events including the Shakespeare Festival, the Courtyard Dinner Theatre Summer series, and the Ramona Bowl Repertory Theatre fall musical. Museums in Hemet include the Hemet Museum, which features agricultural displays, Native American artifacts, railroading relics, and other artifacts showcasing the area's colorful history; and the KidZone Museum, an interactive children's museum housing over 20 interactive learning exhibits.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Hemet, CA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Hemet Almanac

Hemet Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Hemet Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Hemet residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Hemet Hospitals

HEMET VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
1117 EAST DEVONSHIRE
(951) 652-2811
Emergency Service: Yes

Starbucks in Hemet

Wal-Mart in Hemet

Hemet High Schools (2004)

WEST VALLEY HIGH
3401 MUSTANG WAY
909-765-1600
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 2,675 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 25

HEMET SENIOR HIGH
41701 STETSON AVE.
909-765-5150
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 2,410 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 25.5

JACKSON (HELEN HUNT) ALTERNATIVE HIGH
26866 SAN JACINTO ST.
909-765-5193
A Non-traditional School
Serves 375 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 30.5

ALESSANDRO HIGH (CONT.)
26866 SAN JACINTO ST.
909-765-5183
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 221 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 23.3

HEMET ED. LEARNING CTR. (COMMUNITY DAY)
136 N. RAMONA ST.
909-765-5187
A Non-traditional School
A magnet school.
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 65 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.7

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