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La Quinta, CA vs Hemet, CA

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Are people in Hemet older or younger than people in La Quinta?
- The Median Age in Hemet is 11.0 years younger than in La Quinta.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hemet or La Quinta?
- Hemet housing costs are 43.7% less expensive than La Quinta housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hemet or La Quinta?
- The average commute for residents of Hemet is 11.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of La Quinta.

Things to do in La Quinta?
La Quinta, California is located in Riverside County offering visitors great entertainment options around SilverRock Resort or Indian Wells Tennis Garden combined with multiple restaurants including Arnold Palmer’s Restaurant.

Things to do in Hemet?
Hemet, California is a small city located in Riverside County known for its charming downtown district and access to golf courses like Seven Hills Golf Course or Diamond Valley Lake.

 La Quinta, CAHemet, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock88,903329,725,481
 Median Income$83,412  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$704,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock11.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.79  Unlock26.38
Reviews for La Quinta    5 Reviews

I've lived here nearly 15 years. Life in La Quinta is special. No, it's not like at the coast. Here, it's relaxed. You can enjoy beautiful blue skies nearly 350 days out  More

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My wife and I have lived in La Quinta, CA for 16 years. Over these years we've seen a tremendous amount of development, which on the one hand has improved shopping and  More

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Over 17 years ago

The positive: - Winter days are great at around 75ºF. - Abundant sunshine. - New infrastructure. - Landscaped greenery & water features. - It's not overly crowded &  More

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Reviews for Hemet    18 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

My Aunt lived here for 19 years and we have lived here over 2 years. We love it here and I speak to many long time residents who also love it. The weather is great and  More

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Over 2 years ago

Great place for retirees and great prices to buy a home. Everything that you want is within 5 minutes and you can have horses in the city! It seems like they are  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have lived in this ****hole for most of my 36 years. Not only is the town crap but the corruption in the town is off the charts. The local police and sheriff rather  More

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