Hemet, CA is a city in Riverside County, California known for its stunning natural beauty and many outdoor activities. Visitors to Hemet will be able to explore the San Jacinto Valley Wildlife Area or take advantage of the various lakes and rivers for water recreation such as kayaking, fishing, swimming, and boating. For those more inclined towards culture there are numerous museums devoted to local history like Ramona Pageant Memorial Museum. The reviews of Hemet are overwhelmingly positive with many noting the beautiful scenery and friendly people. People have described Hemet as a place where you can relax while also having access to many amenities like shopping centers and restaurants. Beyond this, locals are proud of their small-town vibes which make it feel safe and welcoming for all visitors.
based on 18 ReviewsGet to know Hemet with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Hemet
Hot in the summer - 5/3/2011
While snow has been known to fall it is rare and invariably fleeting, rarely lasting out the day. Starting in May however and lasting well through September the temperature climbs significantly, reaching 113 Fahrenheit and higher through
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Not as nice as it used to be... - 6/27/2010
Hemet used to be a nice place to live an raise a family. Sadly there has been a drastic downward turn for this city over the past few years. Hemet High School is still a great school and the east side of town is older and better established. However, there are well over 100 registered sex offenders in the 92544 area code alone. Shootings and stabbings are a weekly happening around town and I've only seen them increase because I work in town as a paramedic. The economy here only makes that all worse. Me an my family will be moving out of here as soon as we can afford to...
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Housing - 5/15/2008
Housing in Hemet is very affordable compared with the surrounding areas. The location is great to commute to either L.A. or San Diego. Starter houses are now going for around $100,000. Larger, upgraded homes can be purcahsed in the low
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Hemet, Ca. - 4/24/2007
Hemet is a small city between Los Angeles and San Diego. Was mainly a retirement community at one point, but now is a thriving city with more younger people moving
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I can't get out of here fast enough - 3/22/2007
I agree with firehart who wrote previously. I have lived here for 20 years and remember when we truly didn't have to lock our doors. Now I have to be mindful of my surroundings all the time and I fear the criminal element that has come into the area. What I would like to add is the miserable state of our public schools. Before you move here, read the statistics regarding free lunches and breakfasts, number of students requiring English language instruction, and research the safety of your children. Look at the test scores. Look at our property tax and building fees that support our lousy schools. It has already been discussed that housing has become expensive. But there aren't any local jobs that pay enough to afford this. I'm plannng my escape soon. It's just too hot in the summer to put up with what this awful place has
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A great place to live - 12/27/2006
I moved here with my family, wife and four kids, over 2 years ago. There's lots to do and the scenery is fantastic. There are mountains, hills, trails, and a new lake. There's shopping and restaraunts of every kind. We particularly like the area we live in--Diamond Valley. Horse properties and lots of open area. The kids, wife, and I have had all kinds of great adventures: canoeing, rockclimbing, hiking, horseback riding, roller hockey tournaments, etc. Too much to list. The West still lives and
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Don't bother - 5/12/2006
If you are looking for culture or recreation, don't come waste your time. Unless your idea of culture and recreation is shopping at $99 stores before heading out to ride
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My town - 4/19/2006
I live in Pahrump, NV, it's a quiet rural town. 60 miles from Las
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