Population 56,286 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in San Jacinto
Household size in San Jacinto
| Period | San Jacinto | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.16 | 3.35 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.37 | 3.43 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.70 | 3.42 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.76 | 3.34 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.60 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
San Jacinto is a place of big households: 3.76 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has climbed from 3.16 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only 64 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in San Jacinto
| Period | San Jacinto | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.2 | 33.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.3 | 34.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.8 | 35.9 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.3 | 37.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.1 | +3.4 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
San Jacinto is young: half of its residents are under 34.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. San Jacinto is younger than at least four in five California cities.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in San Jacinto
| Period | San Jacinto | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 15.2% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 15.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 14.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 14.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in San Jacinto: 17.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 7.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. San Jacinto has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five California cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in San Jacinto
Renters in San Jacinto
| Period | San Jacinto | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.8% | 32.3% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.9% | 36.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.2% | 36.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.6% | 34.2% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in San Jacinto own their homes; 25.6% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 30.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.2 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in San Jacinto
| Period | San Jacinto | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 11.8% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 10.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 9.4% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 7.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −4.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in San Jacinto than nationally: 7.2%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Riverside area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has fallen 6.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in San Jacinto
| Period | San Jacinto | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1983 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1984 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1984 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1986 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
San Jacinto has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1995, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the center has the oldest housing. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 54 have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in San Jacinto
| Period | San Jacinto | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,251 | $1,287 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,196 | $1,332 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,349 | $1,549 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,896 | $2,083 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$645 | +$796 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in San Jacinto pays $1,896 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the Riverside area as a whole ($2,083). Rent has climbed $645 a month since 2006–10, up 52%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 39.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in San Jacinto
Bachelor's degrees in San Jacinto
| Period | San Jacinto | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 19.2% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 19.4% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 21.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 24.0% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in San Jacinto: 14.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 1.9 points, a smaller shift than nationally. San Jacinto has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of California cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in San Jacinto
| Period | San Jacinto | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.1% | 77.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.3% | 78.6% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.9% | 80.6% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.9% | 82.5% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +4.6 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in San Jacinto never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.8 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in San Jacinto
| Period | San Jacinto | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 11.4% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 14.4% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 6.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | −4.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in San Jacinto: 8.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 7.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
San Jacinto compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto | 3.76 | 34.3 | 17.9% | 25.6% | 7.2% | 1995 | $1,896 | 14.4% | 78.9% | 8.6% |
| Hemet | 3.10 | 41.2 | 18.4% | 34.8% | 9.4% | 1986 | $1,812 | 15.3% | 80.5% | 7.9% |
| East Hemet | 3.59 | 33.2 | 17.3% | 34.9% | 8.4% | 1973 | $1,801 | 13.9% | 83.4% | 7.7% |
| Soboba Hot Springs | 2.95 | 40.4 | 12.9% | 22.8% | 10.7% | 1984 | $1,516 | 14.0% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Valle Vista | 3.08 | 36.1 | 11.5% | 25.9% | 6.6% | 1983 | $1,767 | 15.6% | 78.9% | 8.9% |
| Juniper Springs | 3.38 | 35.6 | 14.0% | 20.3% | 8.3% | 1988 | $1,971 | 14.7% | 84.3% | 3.6% |
| Homeland | 3.20 | 35.2 | 9.0% | 21.2% | 13.0% | 1986 | $1,601 | 8.0% | 76.0% | 5.1% |
| Lakeview | 4.43 | 27.4 | 1.8% | 39.9% | 2.6% | 1976 | $2,060 | 10.3% | 66.4% | 4.7% |
| Nuevo | 3.96 | 32.4 | 14.6% | 22.8% | 6.1% | 1987 | $1,814 | 13.3% | 73.8% | 5.9% |
| Sun City | 3.82 | 31.5 | 12.7% | 21.5% | 6.9% | 2001 | $2,020 | 15.9% | 86.1% | 6.7% |
| Winchester | 3.48 | 34.7 | 9.4% | 20.9% | 4.6% | 2010 | $2,915 | 33.5% | 86.8% | 7.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up San Jacinto. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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