Hemet Real Estate & Homes for Sale in California

Hemet Real Estate & Homes for Sale in California

Once primarily a sleepy retired community, the city of Hemet has evolved into a booming metropolis of some 60,000 plus residents. Located at the foot of the San Jacinto Mountains, approximately 35 miles southeast of Riverside, Hemet has become a popular destination for young families thanks to its affordable home prices. The average age of city residents has dropped from 64 years in 1980 to 41 in 2000. Hemet is a friendly town and an easy area to move around in and centrally located to Southern California metropolitan areas. Los Angeles and Orange counties are within 85 miles. San Diego is 79 miles away. With a somewhat relaxed lifestyle, residents possess strong family-oriented values and demonstrate true pride in the community. There are many events and attractions that beckon year-round participation for activity seekers of all ages including the Ramona Pageant, golfing, fishing, boating, lawn bowling, shuffleboard, museums, community theater, quilt and woodcarving shows, crafts, Bingo, Indian gaming, southern California Wine Country, tours, parks, lakes and much more. Possibly the biggest, and certainly the newest, attraction is Metropolitan Water District's Diamond Valley Lake. The completion of this project marks it as one of the largest earth fill dam projects in the world. With over two million visitors projected per year, it will have a dramatic impact on the economic growth of the area. The real estate market offers a mix of older homes and new development.