Hemet, CA 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities

Located inland from Los Angeles in Southern California, Hemet 55+ communities are increasingly popular with retirees. Year-round warm weather, plenty of hiking trails, and lower housing costs make this an attractive city for active adults seeking the beauty of California without the high price tag.

Located inland from Los Angeles in Southern California, Hemet 55+ communities are increasingly popular with retirees. Year-round warm weather, plenty of hiking trails, and lower housing costs make this an attractive city for active adults seeking the beauty of California without the high price tag.

Climate & Geography

Hemet is located in the San Jacinto Valley and surrounded by the Santa Rosa Hills and San Jacinto Mountains. It experiences a dry, desert climate with very hot and dry summers and pleasant winters. There is little rainfall throughout the year, and while snow and freezing temperatures are possible in central California, they are rare in Hemet. There are over 270 days of sunshine each year.

Recreation, Culture & Entertainment

Hemet is currently in the process of restoring its downtown, the Shoppes at Harvard, by revitalizing historic buildings and adding more shops to the city’s oldest retail area. Residents can find brand-name shopping centers in the city as well as in nearby San Bernardino and Riverside.

Active adults can also find plentiful outdoor recreation in the city. The Diamond Valley Lake, Hemet’s largest recreation area, is an active drinking reservoir with bountiful wildflower blooms each spring. Hikers can walk around the whole lake, bicyclists can enjoy the Lake View Trails, and equestrians are allowed on the North Hills Trail. Though there is no swimming allowed in the lake, there is a nearby aquatic center, and history buffs can also visit the Western Science Center, which houses 1 million paleo and archaic artifacts discovered during the construction of the lake.

There are also six golf courses, the Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre for outdoor concerts and shows, and scenic views at Simpson Park.

Cost of Living & Taxes

Though Hemet’s cost of living is higher than the national average, it is lower than California’s. The biggest difference is housing, as Hemet’s home prices are much lower than the state’s average. Utilities and transportation are above the national average, and groceries match the rest of the country. Health care, however, is far below both the averages in California and the U.S.

California is not considered tax friendly to retirees because it taxes pensions, 401(k)s, IRAs, and other forms of retirement income at some of the highest rates in the country. The exception to this is Social Security, which it does not tax. Property taxes are lower than average, but sales taxes are high. Groceries and prescription drugs, however, are exempt.

Health Care

55+ communities in Hemet are part of the Riverside and San Bernardino metropolitan area. The area consistently ranks in the top 70 in Gallup’s Well-Being Index.

Hemet has one high performing hospital according to U.S. News, Hemet Valley Medical Center, which was rated for its performance in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD). Within 20 miles are three more high performing hospitals: San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital, Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta, and Kaiser Permanente Moreno Valley Medical Center.


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Seven Hills

For Sale
  • High $200ks - Mid $400ks
  • 1143 Homes (14 for sale)
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 1970 - 2006
  • No Reviews
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Four Seasons at Hemet

For Sale
  • High $300ks - Low $500ks
  • 1106 Homes (10 for sale)
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2003 - 2011
  • 3 reviews
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Solera Diamond Valley

For Sale
  • Mid $400ks - High $500ks
  • 573 Homes (19 for sale)
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2006 - 2017
  • 1 reviews
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Panorama Village

For Sale
  • Mid $200ks - Mid $300ks
  • 501 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 1962 - 1968
  • 1 reviews
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El Grande Estates

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  • Mid $200ks - Mid $300ks
  • 229 Homes (1 for sale)
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 1976 - 1981
  • No Reviews
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  • 2320 SqFt
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