Why Live in Downtown Hemet
Downtown Hemet is the quaint central district of the city of Hemet, featuring historic homes, landmarks, and local businesses along East Florida Avenue. The neighborhood showcases modest Craftsman bungalows with colorful trims and ranch-style homes in neutral tones, mostly built between the 1920s and late 1940s, with newer homes from the early 2000s to 2010s. Mary Henley Park offers playsets, a turf area and picnic tables, and Gibbel Park has baseball diamonds and tennis courts. The Hemet Museum is located in a historic Santa Fe Train Depot, and offers exhibits detailing the Native American history from the area. East Florida Avenue is lined with independent businesses, including Harvard St. Bakery and Café and Destination Smokehouse & Eatery. The Hemet Valley Mall features Hobby Lobby and JC Penney, and grocery needs can be met at nearby Los Altos Market or Walmart Supercenter, which is about a mile away. The historic Hemet Theatre and the Ramona Bowl natural amphitheater are popular nearby attractions that host live events. California State Route 74 and State Highway 79 provide access to Riverside and Palm Springs, respectively, with Riverside Transit Agency buses serving the area. The Hemet Global Medical Center is nearby, and Palm Springs International Airport is 45 miles east.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Downtown Hemet a good place to live?
Downtown Hemet is a good place to live. Downtown Hemet is considered fairly walkable and bikeable. It has a median age of 33. The average household income is $114,057 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 14.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Downtown Hemet are renters, with 50.9% of residents renting and 49.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Downtown Hemet can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Downtown Hemet neighborhood guide.
Is Downtown Hemet, CA a safe neighborhood?
Downtown Hemet, CA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 8 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Downtown Hemet?
The median home price in Downtown Hemet is $305,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $61,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.11%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,480 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $63K a year to afford the median home price in Downtown Hemet. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Downtown Hemet is $114K.
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Home Trends in Downtown Hemet, CA
On average, homes in Downtown Hemet, Hemet sell after 116 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Hemet, Hemet over the last 12 months is $332,500.
Median Sale Price
$332,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$285,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$284
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median List Price
$305,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%