San Jacinto, CA 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities

Climate & Geography

San Jacinto has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate as a result summer temperatures are hot and dry, while winters are cooler. The area has little rain, no snow, and approximately 270 sunny days throughout the year.

Recreation, Culture & Entertainment

San Jacinto has over 170 acres of public parks and grassy common areas for residents to enjoy. The city also hosts many events which bring the community together.

Top attractions in San Jacinto include Mt. San Jacinto State Park-Stone Creek Campground, Estudillo Mansion, Soboba Casino, and the Country Club at Soboba Springs.

Cost of Living & Taxes

The cost of living in San Jacinto is lower than the state average yet still higher than the national average. Some expenses, including health care and groceries are lower than the national average.

Taxpayers in California pay an effective income tax rate of 1.79 percent for single filers and 4.6 percent for joint filers. Social Security is exempt and many railroad retirement benefits are also exempt. Other retirement income like private, government, and military retirement plans are taxable. Qualifying homeowners who are 62+ can defer payment of property taxes.

Health Care

San Jacinto is only two miles from Hemet Valley Medical Center. Other hospitals within 20 miles include San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital, Menifee Valley Medical Center, and Loma Linda University Medical Center.