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88-563: Hemet is a city in the San Jacinto Valley in Riverside County, California . It covers a total area of 29.3 square miles (76 km), about half of the valley, which it shares with the neighboring city of San Jacinto . The population was 89,833 at the 2020 census . It borders San Jacinto to the north, East Hemet to the east, Polly Butte and Diamond Valley Lake to the south, and Green Acres and Juniper Springs to

176-469: A 270-degree screen. The Patterson House was built in 1891 to replace a former adobe structure. The house measures 30 feet by 30 feet and is constructed of brick. The house is presently owned by The Winchester Historical Society of Pleasant Valley. The house is the oldest private residence still standing in what is now known as the community of Winchester. The Patterson family, John, wife Maria, daughters Tilla, Ida, and Jessie, and son Clarence, arrived in what

264-455: A 5,100-foot (1,600 m) runway. Perris has drawn a crowd of skydivers , amateur and professional, to Perris Valley Skydiving. The area's sudden fame gave Perris the nickname: "the skydiving capital of America". On April 22, 1992, a de Havilland Twin Otter crashed during takeoff at Perris Valley after an engine lost power. The National Transportation Safety Board determined that the accident

352-456: A brick building. It could produce 50 barrels of flour per day. Hemet was incorporated in January 1910. Of 177 residents, 130 voted to incorporate, with 33 against. Those who voted against incorporation were landowners who feared increased taxation. The incorporation helped to serve the growing city, which was outgrowing its current infrastructure. With a railroad spur running from Riverside ,

440-685: A connection to other cities and communities in the Inland Empire , including Riverside , Temecula , Menifee , Banning , and Corona , as well as a commuter link to Escondido in San Diego County. RTA routes are 28, 31, 32, 33, 42, 74, 79, 217. Metrolink rail service is also in the planning stages for two stations in the area: one on the west side of Hemet and another in downtown Hemet. 33°47′52″N 117°0′19″W  /  33.79778°N 117.00528°W  / 33.79778; -117.00528 Perris, California Perris

528-1013: A filming location for the movie Seabiscuit (2003). The movie Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea (2023) was filmed in San Diego County , but the location setting is in Hemet. In addition to Diamond Valley Lake , Hemet has six large parks as part of the Valley-Wide Recreation and Parks District, which also includes the cities of San Jacinto and Menifee as well as a number of unincorporated areas. Brubaker park contains one large children's play area, one half basketball court, eleven baseball/softball fields, fitness trails, two picnic areas, and one portable restroom. The Diamond Valley Lake Community Park opened in September 2009. The 85-acre (34 ha) park, part of

616-472: A half basketball court, picnic tables, shade structures, restrooms and a large turf area. There is a marked walking path/sidewalk of 0.75 miles (1.2 km) around the perimeter of the park. It has an area of 16 acres (65,000 m), and was established in 1993. A fitness court was opened in October 2022. Dedicated to James Simpson, Hemet City Council from 1947 to 48, and mayor from 1950 to 1966, Simpson Park

704-491: A land title dispute at Pinacate , most of its citizens moved two miles north on the railroad and established Perris in 1885. The city is named in honor of Fred T. Perris , chief engineer of the California Southern Railroad . The city of Perris was incorporated in 1911. It originally was within San Diego County but, in 1892, it was transferred to the newly established Riverside County . In 2005,

792-483: A large turf area for passive uses. The park also features a memorial of military branches of the United States. In October 2023, a skate park was opened. In 2024, pickleball courts were added. It has an area of 11 acres (45,000 m), and was established in 1970. Dedicated to Mary Henley, who was born in Hemet and served as Hemet City Clerk from October 1951 to March 1975. The park contains two playground areas,

880-459: A new transportation corridor in that will link to I-215 in Perris . East Hemet is an unincorporated area just east of Hemet. Its population was 19,432 in the 2020 census. It contains an area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km ) of land. It is located in between Hemet and Valle Vista. Gilman Hot Springs, California was once a favorite vacation spot called Gilman Hot Springs . It is now home to

968-510: A population of 78,657. The population density was 2,824.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,090.6/km). The racial makeup of Hemet was 53,259 (67.7%) White (51.8% Non-Hispanic White), 5,049 (6.4%) African American , 1,223 (1.6%) Native American , 2,352 (3.0%) Asian , 284 (0.4%) Pacific Islander , 12,371 (15.7%) from other races , and 4,119 (5.2%) from two or more races. There were 28,150 residents of Hispanic or Latino origin, of any race (35.8%). The census reported that 78,043 people (99.2% of

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1056-498: A population of 78,700 as of the 2020 census. Native Americans inhabited the hills. Things changed when Spanish and Mexican miners entered the area. The coming of the California Southern Railroad led to the founding of the city around the new depot, on the rail connection between the present-day cities of Barstow and San Diego . The Perris Depot is included in the Library of Congress’ Historic American Buildings Survey . Due to

1144-496: A student population of over 20,000 students. There are also HUSD member schools in the rural communities of Anza , Idyllwild and Winchester . As of January 2010, the school district was facing having to possibly go far out of budget to fix the Historic Hemet Elementary school, due to the fact that it was built on top of a swamp and has been sinking deeper every year. The main building was built in 1927, and

1232-435: A total of 22,512 students. It serves the Hemet area as well as the unincorporated areas east and southeast of Hemet, such as Aguanga and Anza . It has total of 15 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 5 high schools, and one preschool. It also provides 3 alternative schools. The district headquarters are located at 1791 West Acacia Avenue in Hemet. San Jacinto Unified School District serves approximately 9,000 students in

1320-438: Is 4,314 by 100 ft (1315 by 30 m) and has an asphalt surface. The other is 2,045 by 25 ft (623 by 8 m) and also has an asphalt surface. There are 236 airplanes based at the airport, 114 of which are single engine airplanes, 22 are multi-engine airplanes, 1 jet plane, and 9 helicopters. The airport is also home to a California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Riverside Unit) joint Air Attack / Helitack base. It

1408-546: Is a museum of local history, and features photographs of old Hemet, historic photographs from the Ramona Pageant, as well as Cahuilla cultural belongings such as baskets and agriculture displays. Hemet is also home of the Western Science Center , located in the southern part of the city at the intersection of Domenigoni Parkway and Searl Parkway. It features exhibits of Ice Age mammals, including 'Max',

1496-557: Is a wilderness park located in the Santa Rosa Hills southeast of Hemet with sheltered picnic area and tables, barbecues, restrooms, and hiking trails. At an elevation of 2,500 feet (760 m), it provides an expansive view of the San Jacinto Valley, as well as the nearby cities and towns of Winchester, Menifee, and Temecula , and it has an area of 438 acres (1.8 km). Weston Park was established in 1921 and

1584-403: Is an old railway city in Riverside County, California , United States, located 71 miles (114 km) east-southeast of Los Angeles and 81 miles (130 km) north of San Diego . It is known for Lake Perris , an artificial lake, skydiving, Southern California Railway Museum , and its sunny dry climate. Perris is within the Inland Empire metropolitan area of Southern California . Perris had

1672-504: Is land and 0.11 square miles (0.28 km ) of it (0.35%) is water. Perris has a Mediterranean climate, with long, hot summers and short, mild winters. The climate in this area is described by the Köppen Climate Classification System as "dry-summer subtropical" often referred to as "Mediterranean" and abbreviated as Csa . At the 2010 census Perris had a population of 68,386. The population density

1760-467: Is located in San Jacinto off Seventh Street and across from the San Jacinto train depot (no longer standing) where Agri-Empire offices are located. The Hemet Museum is located in downtown Hemet, at the intersection of Florida Avenue and State Street, housed inside the historic Hemet Depot. It contains exhibits of the area's history, Native American artifacts found in the area, and information about

1848-494: Is located in the modern-day city of Oceanside . The area was known as Rancho San Jacinto. When the missions were broken up by the Mexican government, the land was given to José Antonio Estudillo in 1842. This land grant eventually became the towns of San Jacinto and Hemet . There are two incorporated cities in the San Jacinto Valley, Hemet and San Jacinto. The two cities in the valley have experienced significant growth since

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1936-474: Is one airport located in the San Jacinto valley: Hemet-Ryan Airport . In nearby French Valley , the French Valley Airport is located 15 miles (24 km) southwest of the San Jacinto Valley. Hemet-Ryan Airport is located 3 miles (5 km) southwest of central Hemet, and serves as a municipal general aviation airport. Its elevation is 1,512 feet (461 m). It has two runways, one of which

2024-423: Is one of the few historic landmarks left in Hemet. The other choice would be to demolish the school and build a new one in its place. The State of California will pay for 50% of either project, but the already cash-strapped district may run into trouble if the repairing of the school goes over budget. A new building could cost $ 20 million, with an extra $ 3 million to have it built in the original architectural style of

2112-496: Is performed. Hemet is located at the southern end of the valley. The city is home to the Western Science Center , and Diamond Valley Lake . This city was also named a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation , and is home to the only hospital in the valley. San Jacinto has an area of 26.1 square miles (68 km ), most of it land. The population was 53,898 according to the 2020 census. It

2200-504: Is statistically one of the most active in the nation. The airport is owned and operated by Riverside County . The Hemet-Ryan field was used during the war times and is home to the fire-fighter airplanes. Mass transit in the valley is provided by the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA). The area is also served by an Amtrak bus stop near the corner of Sanderson Avenue and Florida Avenue in Hemet. The bus system provides

2288-613: The 60th Assembly District , represented by Democrat Corey Jackson . In the United States House of Representatives , Perris is in California's 39th congressional district , represented by Democrat Mark Takano . The city is served by several school districts. In portions, they are: Perris High School of the Perris high school district is the city's first public (grades 9–12) school. Established in 1887,

2376-535: The Church of Scientology headquarters and Golden Era Productions . Green Acres, located 6 miles (9.7 km) west of Hemet, had a population of 2,918 according to the 2020 census. It was once home to Dan Blocker from the TV show Bonanza . Homeland is a census-designated place located approximately 8 miles (13 km) west of Hemet, California. It had a population of 6,772 as of the 2020 census. Soboba Hot Springs

2464-792: The Lake Hemet Water Company, and the Lake Hemet Land Company, for speculative development. They had plans to dam the San Jacinto River to provide irrigation water to the valley. They named the town Hemet in November 1893. In 1895, they completed Hemet Dam as a private project on the San Jacinto River , creating Lake Hemet and providing a reliable water supply to the San Jacinto Valley. This water system, for irrigation in an arid region,

2552-689: The National Archives and Records Administration opened the National Archives at Riverside, which is its regional branch for federal documents relating to the Pacific Region (Arizona, southern California, and Clark County, Nevada) in Perris. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 31.68 square miles (82.1 km ), of which, 31.57 square miles (81.8 km ) of it

2640-657: The West Coast of the United States . The Southern California Fair has been held at the Lake Perris Fairgrounds since 1987. The Farmer Boys restaurant chain, which has many locations throughout the Inland Empire , was started in Perris in 1981. Rock Castle house is set on a hill above town. In the California State Legislature , Perris is in the 31st Senate District , represented by Democrat Richard Roth , and in

2728-403: The 1960s, large-scale residential development began, mostly in the form of mobile home parks and retirement communities. Hemet was known as a working-class retirement area. In the 1980s, former ranchland was developed in subdivisions of single-family homes. "Big-box" retail followed the increase in population. After a roughly decade-long lull in development following the major economic downturn of

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2816-459: The 1980s, and make up one of the fastest-growing areas in the state of California and Riverside County . Hemet has an area of about 29.3 square miles (76 km ), and a population of 89,833 as of the 2020 census. Hemet was founded in 1887 and was incorporated on January 20, 1910. The city is home to the Ramona Bowl which is where " Ramona ", the official outdoor play of California ,

2904-815: The Historic Hemet Theater Foundation negotiated a five-year lease/option to purchase the theater. As of 2016, the Foundation had restored the Theater back to operation and was in the process of raising funds in order to purchase and restore the Hemet Historical Treasure. Scenes for The Fast and the Furious (2001) were filmed on Domenigoni Parkway. The grandstands and track at the Hemet Stock Farm were

2992-591: The Ramona Bowl, an outdoor amphitheater, a Regal Cinemas and the Historic Hemet Theatre, built in 1921. A development being planned for the area is a downtown transit village , with the center of it being a Metrolink station. It will be north of the downtown core, and will consist of residences, shops, and parks. The station itself could feature a railroad museum, a heritage trail, and a farmer's market and market hall. The Historic Hemet Theater

3080-684: The Riverside County Fire Department through a cooperative agreement with CAL FIRE . The CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department headquarters is located in Perris. The California State Parks have a dispatch center located in the city as well – Southern Communications Center (SURCOM). Communications Centers operate multi-frequency/channel radio systems, law enforcement telecommunications systems (CLETS), computer terminals, and associated equipment to dispatch law enforcement/emergency response units and coordinate services with field personnel and other agencies. In June 2016,

3168-686: The San Jacinto Valley in the early 1770s. In 1774, and again in 1775, Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza led two expeditions up from Mexico, crossing the Colorado River at Yuma and continuing across the Borrego Desert and up Coyote Canyon . For a few years, the Valley was on the main overland route to California. In the early 19th century, the area became a cattle ranch for the Spanish Mission San Luis Rey , which

3256-459: The San Jacinto Valley thousands of years ago. Later, the Serrano and Cahuilla people arrived, whose villages were located along and near streams and springs. They were hunters and gatherers and they subsisted primarily on small game and acorns. The Soboba Indian Reservation , just east of San Jacinto, is now the home to the descendants of some of these people. The first Spanish explorers entered

3344-555: The Santa Rosa Hills and San Jacinto Mountains, is mostly dry land, except for Diamond Valley Lake to the south. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 29.28 square miles (76 km), all land. Hemet is 80 miles (130 km) southeast of Downtown Los Angeles . Hemet has a semi-arid climate ( Köppen climate classification : BSh ) with mild winters and very hot, very dry summers. The 2010 United States Census reported that Hemet had

3432-405: The age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.5% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.2. In the city, 29.1% of the population was under

3520-464: The age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 18.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.9% were non-families. 12.2% of households were one person and 4.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.7 and the average family size was 4.0. The age distribution was 39.6% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 13.5% from 45 to 64, and 6.2% 65 or older. The median age

3608-418: The age of 19, 6.2% was from 20 to 24, 11.9% from 25 to 34, 10.6% from 35 to 44, 17.2% from 45 to 54, and 25.7% was 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. The median income for a household in the city was $ 34,974, and the median income for a family was $ 41,559. Males had a median income of $ 40,719 versus $ 30,816 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 19,046. About 14.5% of families and 17.2% of

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3696-633: The city became a trading center for San Jacinto Valley agriculture; commodity crops included citrus, apricots, peaches, olives, and walnuts. The Agricultural District Farmer's Fair of Riverside County began here in 1936 as the Hemet Turkey Show. It was relocated to Perris . During World War II , the city hosted the Ryan School of Aeronautics, which trained about 6,000 fliers for the Army Air Force between 1940 and 1944. The site of

3784-420: The city include leisure and hospitality, financial services, professional and business services, construction, and manufacturing. The amount of wage and salary positions in Hemet is 22,769, with a further 1,479 people being self-employed, adding up to a total of 24,248 jobs in the city. Hemet was heavily impacted by the housing crisis which followed the financial crisis of 2007–2008 . Rent remains affordable, but

3872-653: The city of Lake Elsinore and later reaches Perris , eventually overlapping with I-215 for roughly two miles. Continuing east, it passes through Romoland and Homeland, entering the San Jacinto Valley as Florida Avenue. At the eastern end of the valley, it begins to wind through the San Jacinto Mountains and eventually ends in Palm Desert . SR 79 begins at Interstate 8 , a few miles east of Alpine in San Diego County. It heads north to Julian and Warner Springs , eventually reaching Riverside County and

3960-499: The city of Temecula . After an overlap with I-15 , SR 79 also makes its way into the valley. In Hemet, SR 79 overlaps State Route 74 (Florida Avenue), following it eastward for a few miles before heading north again through San Jacinto. It follows San Jacinto Avenue, North Ramona Boulevard, State Street, Ramona Expressway and Sanderson Avenue before going over the hills of Lambs Canyon and ending in Beaumont at Interstate 10 . There

4048-543: The city of San Jacinto, is part of the old historic Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail , an old trail that went from Nogales, Arizona on the U.S. and Mexican Border, to a Presidio in San Francisco . This was one of the first overland routes to California. The area will possibly be annexed by Hemet in the near future according to the proposed land use map on the City of Hemet's general plan website, but since

4136-432: The city of San Jacinto. The district contains five elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, and also provides head start and preschool programs. The valley is served by a community college. Mt. San Jacinto College has served the valley since 1963. The college district was created in 1962 by a vote of the citizens of Banning , Beaumont , Hemet , and San Jacinto. The college enrolled its first students in

4224-562: The city. The population density was 2,713.4 inhabitants per square mile (1,047.6/km). There were 33,486 housing units at an average density of 1,208.8 units per square mile (466.7 units/km). As of 2009, The racial makeup of the city was 60% white , 2.4% black or African American , 4.9% Asian or Pacific Islander , 4.9% from other races and 28.2% of the population were Hispanic or Latino . 12.6% were of German , 10.5% English , 7.8% Irish and 4.3% American ancestry . There were 29,341 households, out of which 31.1% had children under

4312-481: The communities’ growth and prosperity. Listed below are some of the family’s accomplishments: John Patterson The Patterson House is a museum in Winchester , and is the oldest building in the town. It is located just off Highway 79 (Winchester Road), on the southeast corner of Patterson Avenue and East Grand Avenue. The residence was built by Winchester pioneer John Patterson, over the ruins of an adobe home that

4400-410: The community, its businesses and institutions are featured. Special exhibits highlight the record-breaking 1937 Soviet transpolar flight which landed in San Jacinto, and the development of downtown. The Museum also maintains a large collection of historic photographs and memorabilia, which is available to researchers. Group tours are available by appointment. The Western Science Center is located in

4488-453: The early 1990s, housing starts in the city skyrocketed in the early 21st century. The area's affordability, its proximity to employment centers such as Corona, Riverside and San Bernardino , and its relatively rural character made it an attractive location for working-class families priced out of other areas of Southern California. Hemet is in the San Jacinto Valley of western Riverside County , south of San Jacinto . The valley, surrounded by

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4576-512: The early 19th century, Mission San Luis Rey used the land for cattle ranching. They named the area with the settler name Rancho San Jacinto . Hemet was named by the land development company that founded the town, The Lake Hemet Land Company . The company drew its name from Hemet Valley, now called Garner Valley , located in the San Jacinto Mountains . Initially, the company referred to the area as South San Jacinto, but changed

4664-505: The eastern recreation area of Diamond Valley Lake, has eight lighted ball fields, three soccer fields, four pickleball courts, four restrooms, and three picnic areas. The park is also adjacent to the Diamond Valley Aquatic Center. Gibbel Park contains a large children's play area, one ball field, a half basketball court, restrooms, two lighted tennis courts, a lawn bowling green, horseshoe pits, picnic areas, and

4752-550: The fall of 1963, holding classes in rented facilities. The San Jacinto Campus was opened in 1965 with two buildings and has grown into a full college campus serving the students and the community. In 1975, the residents of Temecula, Lake Elsinore, Perris and adjacent areas voted to join the Mt. San Jacinto Community College District, increasing the college’s area to the present 1,700 square miles (4,400 km ). The San Jacinto Campus has been master-planned and essentially will be rebuilt over

4840-627: The flight school was redeveloped as Hemet-Ryan Airport . In 1950, Hemet was home to 10,000 people, joining Corona and Riverside as the three largest cities in Riverside County. Hemet was racially discriminatory. Numerous African Americans migrated to California during and after World War II in the Great Migration from such Deep South states as Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. Hemet was a sundown town , prohibiting African Americans from living there or even staying overnight. In

4928-587: The general plan is still under draft, this may not necessarily happen. Winchester is a census-designated place (CDP) located 9 miles (14 km) west-southwest of Hemet. As of the 2020 census , the CDP had a total population of 3,068, up from 2,534 at the 2010 census. Winchester is mostly rural and contains many ranches and several local businesses, and it was once home to the Winchester Cheese Company . The Hemet Unified School District has

5016-577: The largest mastodon found in the Western United States, and 'Xena', a Columbian mammoth. Along with the two museums, science center and theater, close to Hemet there sits an outdoor amphitheater , the privately owned Ramona Bowl is a natural amphitheater located nearby in the Riverside county foothills. It is known for producing the play, Ramona . The city of Hemet is expanding upon its entertainment venues. The three largest venues are

5104-679: The name to Hemet when the land company filed a plat map on November 11, 1893. Following Mexico gaining independence from Spain, in 1842, settler José Antonio Estudillo received the Rancho San Jacinto Viejo Mexican land grant . In 1848, the United States annexed the California territory after defeating Mexico in the Mexican–American War . In 1887, during the first major Southern California land boom, Anglo-Americans W.F. Whittier and E.L. Mayberry founded

5192-523: The next 15 to 20 years to accommodate 12,000 to 15,000 students. In the fall of 1993, the Alice P. Cutting Business & Technology Center opened to students with new laboratories for Business, Computer Information Science, Engineering Technologies, Electronics and Photography. In the fall of 1995, a state-of-the-art music building opened on the San Jacinto Campus. The Estudillo Mansion Museum

5280-399: The occupied units 10,854 (66.3%) were owner-occupied and 5,511 (33.7%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 5.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 6.8%. 44,695 people (65.4% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 23,451 people (34.3%) lived in rental housing units. According to the 2010 United States Census, Perris had a median household income of $ 46,435, with 28.2% of

5368-905: The old building. A portion of Hemet is in the San Jacinto Unified School District . Hemet High School , Western Center Academy, West Valley High School and Tahquitz High School in Hemet and Hamilton High School in Anza. Acacia Middle School, Diamond Valley Middle School, Dartmouth Middle School, Western Center Academy, and Rancho Viejo Middle School. Bautista Creek Elementary, Cawston Elementary, Fruitvale Elementary, Harmony Elementary, Hemet Elementary, Jacob Wiens Elementary, Little Lake Elementary, McSweeny Elementary, Ramona Elementary, Valle Vista Elementary, Whittier Elementary and Winchester Elementary. Cottonwood School of Aguanga & Hamilton School of Anza. San Jacinto Valley The first native people settled in

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5456-557: The play is one of the longest-running outdoor plays in the United States. Hemet has been named a Tree City USA for 20 years by the Arbor Day Foundation for its dedication to the local forest. The city is home to the Hemet Valley Medical Center, a 320-bed general hospital. This had long been the territory of the indigenous Soboba people and Cahuilla tribe prior to Spanish colonization. During

5544-628: The population living below the federal poverty line. At the 2000 census , there were 36,189 people in 9,652 households, including 8,117 families, in the city. The population density was 1,153.5 inhabitants per square mile (445.4/km ). There were 10,553 housing units at an average density of 336.4 units per square mile (129.9 units/km ). The racial makeup of the city was predominately Hispanic, with figures as follows: 22% White, 30.9% African American, 1.5% Native American, 2.8% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 32.6% from other races, and 5.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 76.2% of

5632-623: The population were below the poverty line , including 24.5% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over. As of 2009, about 22,300 residents of the city were employed with 4,700 unemployed (an unemployment rate of 17.4%). According to the California Economic Development Department , in 2005 the economy of Hemet was based on four main industries: retail trade, health care, educational services, and government. These industries provide 4,734, 4,441, and 3,946 jobs respectively. Other major industries in

5720-624: The population) lived in households, 140 (0.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 100 (0.1%) were institutionalized. There were 16,365 households: 10,836 (66.2%) had children under the age of 18 living in them; 9,778 (59.7%) were opposite-sex married couples living together; 3,128 (19.1%) had a female householder with no husband present; 1,441 (8.8%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 1,314 (8.0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships , and 120 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships . 1,442 households (8.8%) were one person and 383 (2.3%) had someone living alone who

5808-654: The population) lived in households, 155 (0.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 459 (0.6%) were institutionalized. There were 30,092 households, out of which 9,700 (32.2%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 13,174 (43.8%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 4,349 (14.5%) had a female householder with no husband present, 1,623 (5.4%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 2,002 (6.7%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships , and 208 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships . 9,119 households (30.3%) were made up of individuals, and 5,754 (19.1%) had someone living alone who

5896-422: The population. The median household income was $ 35,522, and the median family income was $ 36,063. Males had a median income of $ 31,891 versus $ 24,634 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 11,425. About 18.1% of families and 20.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 25.3% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over. Of the 9,652 households 56.8% had children under

5984-500: The school was relocated in 1961, and the school's western annex on I-215 and Nuevo Road became a Continuation High School in 1993. Now, there are more high schools in the area, including Citrus Hill and Orange Vista of the Val Verde district. Middle schools include Pinacate, Lakeside, Perris and Tomas Rivera. There are ten elementary (grades K–6) schools. The nearby, privately owned, Perris Valley Airport (FAA designator: L65) has

6072-539: The southern area of Hemet. It features exhibits of Ice Age mammals, including 'Max', the largest mastodon found in the western United States, and as 'Xena', a Columbian Mammoth. It also has special exhibits that are a limited time only event. Recently it featured an exhibit called "The Music behind the Magic" which featured exhibits on the music in Walt Disney films. The museum also features an Immersion Theater that has

6160-419: The three-hour commute by Metrolink to Union Station in downtown Los Angeles has impeded Hemet's growth as a bedroom community. According to the City of Hemet's 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the ten largest employers in the city are: The City of Hemet has two museums and an outdoor amphitheater. The Hemet Museum is located at the intersection of State Street and Florida Avenue in downtown. It

6248-592: The valley's agricultural past. It also includes exhibits on the "Ramona" pageant, as well as railroad exhibits. The Ramona Bowl Museum is located at the Ramona Bowl, home of the Ramona Outdoor Play. The Ryan Field Museum is located at Hemet-Ryan Field off Stetson Avenue in Hemet. The San Jacinto Museum was founded in 1939 by citizens of the city. It features exhibits on the natural and human history of San Jacinto and surrounding areas. Local Indians relics, artifacts from pioneer families, and material on

6336-711: The valley's history. In Hemet, the Historic Harvard District holds special events thought the year. In San Jacinto, one can find several historic homes on Main Street including the Vosburg Hotel. Two state highways make their way through the valley: SR 74 and SR 79 . SR 74 begins in San Juan Capistrano at Interstate 5 , heading through rural, mountainous portions of Orange County before reaching Riverside County. It descends into

6424-528: The west, and the San Jacinto and Coachella valleys to the east. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department provides police services to the entire Perris Valley area (including the nearby communities of Mead Valley and Glen Valley, and the cities of Canyon Lake and Menifee ) from its regional station on 4th Street (in the former headquarters of the now-disbanded Perris Police Department). The city of Perris contracts for fire and paramedic services with

6512-470: The west. The founding of Hemet, initially called South San Jacinto , predates the formation of Riverside County. This area was then still part of San Diego County . The formation of Lake Hemet helped the city to grow and stimulated agriculture in the area. The city is known for being the home of The Ramona Pageant , California's official outdoor play, set in the Spanish colonial era. Started in 1923,

6600-429: Was 2,170.7 inhabitants per square mile (838.1/km ). The racial makeup of Perris was 28,937 (42.3%) White (11.0% Non-Hispanic White), 8,307 (12.1%) African American, 589 (0.9%) Native American, 2,461 (3.6%) Asian, 286 (0.4%) Pacific Islander, 24,345 (35.6%) from other races, and 3,461 (5.1%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 49,079 persons (71.8%). The census reported that 68,146 people (99.7% of

6688-420: Was 25 years. Perris' large, youthful demographics are a result of families moving into the city's new housing tracts. For every 100 females, there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males. According to Perris's 2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are: The Southern California Railway Museum is the largest operating museum of its kind on

6776-434: Was 5.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 17.5%. 45,459 people (57.8% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 32,584 people (41.4%) lived in rental housing units. During 2009–2013, Hemet had a median household income of $ 32,774, with 23.3% of the population living below the federal poverty line. As of 2008, the census estimated there were 75,163 people, over 29,341 households, and 18,031 families residing in

6864-587: Was 65 or older. The average household size was 4.16. There were 14,347 families (87.7% of households); the average family size was 4.32. The age distribution was 25,288 people (37.0%) under the age of 18, 7,951 people (11.6%) aged 18 to 24, 20,088 people (29.4%) aged 25 to 44, 11,711 people (17.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 3,348 people (4.9%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 25.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.9 males. There were 17,906 housing units at an average density of 568.4 per square mile, of

6952-750: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59. There were 19,146 families (63.6% of all households); the average family size was 3.24. There were 20,340 people (25.9%) under the age of 18, 6,814 people (8.7%) aged 18 to 24, 17,323 people (22.0%) aged 25 to 44, 16,776 people (21.3%) aged 45 to 64, and 17,404 people (22.1%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males. There were 35,305 housing units at an average density of 1,267.8 units per square mile (489.5 units/km), of which 18,580 (61.7%) were owner-occupied, and 11,512 (38.3%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate

7040-458: Was caused by contaminated fuel obtained from the improper handling of the airfield's fuel tanks and the pilot's improper actions after the power loss, as well as other factors. The aircraft never rose above 50 feet and 14 parachutists and the two pilots were killed. Perris is served by Interstate 215 which runs from Murrieta to the south to San Bernardino to the north, and by State Route 74 , which serves Lake Elsinore and Orange County to

7128-578: Was dedicated to John B. Weston, who was president of the board of trustees from 1914 to 1920. It contains shuffleboard courts, restrooms, a playground, a basketball court, and a turf area for passive uses and games. It is located in the downtown area west of Santa Fe Street, and has an area of 4 acres (20,000 m). The educational services of the majority of the city are under the Hemet Unified School District . It covers most of Hemet, and parts of San Jacinto, and Valle Vista, with

7216-499: Was integral to the valley's development as an agricultural area. By 1894, settlers had established a newspaper, the Hemet News , and "several general stores", the largest being Heffelfinger & Co, which occupied an entire block. Other businesses included "a drug store, an excellent barber shop, two blacksmith shops, harness shop, shoe repairing houses, two real estate offices and two lumber yards." "The most pretentious building"

7304-431: Was known as Rockhouse in 1883. They had traveled from Yountville through Los Angeles to come to their new home. The area they settled in was soon to become known as Pleasant Valley and later in 1887 as Winchester. As they passed through Los Angeles, Maria gathered pepper tree seeds which she planted at their new home. Some of these trees are still standing today. The family would soon become very influential in many aspects of

7392-427: Was named after Saint Hyacinth and is located at the north end of the valley. The city was founded in 1870, and was incorporated on April 9, 1888, making it one of the oldest cities in the county. The city is also home to Mt. San Jacinto College , a community college which has served the valley and the Inland Empire since 1965. The city is also planned to be the location of the eastern terminus of Mid County Parkway ,

7480-433: Was once the oldest continually run single-screen theater in the nation. However, the theater was forced to close down in January 2010 due to water damage from a fire that destroyed adjacent store fronts. The musty smell forced the theater to stay closed for a year, which created financial struggles. As of 2011, the foundation was incorporated as a non-profit 501(c)3 for the purpose of supporting community projects. In July 2013,

7568-428: Was the headquarters of a Mexican rancho before 1850. Some museum visitors have claimed to experience poltergeist activities including phantom knocking, doors opening, and objects moving. Some claim it is the spirit of Lloyd Patterson, who died in the house of tuberculosis as a young man in the early 1900s. The San Jacinto Valley Historical Connection is an online resource spawned from community interest in retaining

7656-410: Was the two-story Hotel Mayberry, "supplied with all the modern conveniences usually found in first-class hostelries, including stationary water, baths, etc., and a complete electric light system, the power for which is furnished by the company's private plant." Also noted was the Hemet flour mill, owned by John McCool and built at a cost of $ 20,000. It was the only such mill in this area, and was housed in

7744-466: Was the vacation ground in the 1900s for many Hollywood movie stars. Valle Vista is an unincorporated area east of Hemet that extends south to Bautista Canyon and to the east to the base of the San Jacinto Mountains . Valle Vista has an area of 3.4 square miles (8.8 km ), of which 3.2 square miles (8.3 km ) is land. The population at the 2020 census was 16,194, up from 11,036 at the 2010 census. Fairview Avenue, which runs from Bautista Canyon to

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