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San Jacinto, CA


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San Jacinto, California

San Jacinto, California, in Riverside county, is 2 miles N of Hemet, California (center to center) and 27 miles SE of Riverside, California. The people of the city are in the Riverside - San Bernardino metropolitan area. San Jacinto has a population of 23,779.

The People and Families of San Jacinto

In San Jacinto, about 53% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in San Jacinto, with the many large families there. The city is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, San Jacinto had a median family income of $34,717.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among San Jacinto residents, with $10,250. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

San Jacinto Housing

In San Jacinto, 71% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, San Jacinto may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In San Jacinto, 92% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like San Jacinto; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%San Jacinto Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%San Jacinto Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 15%San Jacinto Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of San Jacinto, CA

Comparing San Jacinto 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
Racial Diversity95
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Senior Citizens89
Male Share of the Population63
Female Share of the Population58
Age of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size96
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty22
Median Family Income22
People in Middle Class or Better12
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home64
Public Transportation Use42
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Affordability of Rents69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
People Living Alone57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime34

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