Family oriented activities: there is something for every member of the family regardless of age, from sports and recreation to shopping, or a leisure dinner at one of our many fine restaurants.

While we are growing as a community, it is our goal to preserve our uniqueness by revitalizing the downtown areas of both Hemet and San Jacinto.

The Hemet/San Jacinto area is projected to become a very desirable tourist attraction, due largely to Diamond Valley Lake's completion and its many recreational opportunities.

New homes are being constructed and businesses continue to locate within our boundaries. Many of the local senior communities are renovating in order to provide desirable accommodations for a newly retired segment of our population.

The City of Hemet opened the doors of the 49,000 square foot state-of-the-art library on June 21, 2003.

As our Community grows, the prospects are outstanding for a prosperous future. Affordable housing, industrial and commercial land prices, easy access to San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange County, and an abundant work force and recreational opportunities make the area appealing.

COMMUNITY ECONOMIC

HEMET

Location - Hemet, incorporated January 20, 1910, is located 91 miles east of Los Angeles, and 490 miles south of San Francisco.

CLIMATE

Average Temperature				Rain		Humidity
Period	Min	Mean	Max	Inches	4 A.M.	Noon	4 P.M.
January	37.0	51.0	65.2	1.70	55	40	55
April	44.0	60.5	78.0	.91	60	30	50
July	60.0	75.5	100.0	.0	45	40	35
October	50.4	65.8	84.1	60	50	30	40
Year	47.1	62.9	80.0	12.5	52	37	45

Transportation

	RAIL : Burlington Northern Santa Fe branch line
	TRUCK : 4 carriers in Hemet.
	OVERNIGHT DELIVERY TO : Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Phoenix.
	AIR : Ontario International Airport (owned and operated by Los Angeles World Airports), 45 mi. northwest, is served by Aero M?co, Alaska, American Airlines, America West, Continental, Delta Airlines, Jetblue Airlines, Northwest, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and United Express. Hemet-Ryan Airport (County- owned) has general aviation facilities, 4,315 ft. runway. A runway expansion is planned. The California Department of Forestry is based at the airport.
	BUS : RTA bus to Riverside, Sun City, and Perris.
	PORTS : Ports at Los Angeles-Long Beach, 95 mi. west, and San Diego, 92 mi. south.
	HIGHWAYS : Calif. 74 east-west and Calif. 79 north-south. Connections 12 mi. west to I-215 north-south, and 13 mi. north to Calif. 60 west and I-10 east-west.

Industrial Sites

There are approximately 1,075 acres in the city zoned for light and heavy manufacturing. About 65% is vacant and available in various size parcels. Typical sale prices range from $65,000 to $80,000 per acre. The terrain is level. Drainage is fair. Subsoil is sandy loam, and piling is not required. Sizes of water mains range from 8 to 14 inches. Sizes of sewer lines range from 8 to 12 inches.

Description of sites on or off rail lines, zoned for industry, outside the city limits in other tracts or districts: there are approximately 290 acres between the cities of Hemet and San Jacinto zoned for light manufacturing. About 60 percent is vacant. The area is served by a Burlington Northern Santa Fe branch line. There are approximately 75 acres at Hemet- Ryan Airport zoned M-2. About 40% is vacant. A Burlington Northern Santa Fe branch line serves the property. There are approximately 150 acres zoned for heavy manufacturing north of Hemet-Ryan Airport and south of State Highway 79. Two new industrial parks coming to the airport area: a 20-acre park and a 60-acre park with rail. Site data compiled in cooperation with: City of Hemet and Hemet/San Jacinto Valley Chamber of Commerce.