Riverside County Office of Economic Development Profile

The region covers Hemet and San Jacinto Valley including unincorporated communities of Nuevo, Homeland, Valle Vista, Idyllwild and Winchester. HEMET SAN JACINTO REGION

A VITAL COUNTY LINK

Serves as a crucial link between the Northwest Region of Riverside County and the Southwestern and Western regions of the county. In 2023, ESRI reported a total population of 226,304 residents with a median household income of $57,483 and a total of 4,353 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC01-99) Businesses. SIC codes are a standardized system used to classify and categorize businesses based on their primary economic activities. Pivotal Initiatives Situated near wine country, you’ll find diverse opportunities characterized by expansive rural farmland that is in close proximity to several thoughtfully designed residential communities and outdoor recreational areas. The availability of affordable land, along with convenient transportation routes, positions

it as a pivotal region for manufacturing and its associated supply chain. As a result, this location presents a promising opportunity for collaborative development initiatives. Tourism and Adventure Explore numerous captivating places nearby. Start at the Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre, known for its romantic play “Ramona” thrilling audiences for 100 years. Then, visit Diamond Valley Lake Marina for boating, fishing, and e-biking activities. Discover the intriguing history of extinct dinosaurs that once roamed Diamond Valley Lake and experience history featured at the Western Science Center. Finally, reach “Idyllwild”- Pine Cove, a charming destination in the San Jacinto Mountains, home of adventure, music, art and harmony.

FASTEST GROWING PRIVATE INDUSTRIES

5-YEAR HISTORY JOB

LOCATION QUOTIENT

CURRENT AVERAGE ANNUAL WAGES

JOBS 10,023 6,720 6,637 6,208 1,731

INDUSTRY

ANNUAL %

CHANGE

$73,794 $45,428 $35,355 $64,719 $48,720 $39,636 $64,110 $55,264

1.97 1.59 1.68 0.68 1.60 0.92 0.44 0.64

1,284

-1.6% -0.1% 6.4% 1.6% 2.8% 0.8% 0.9% 2.5%

HEALTH CARE & SOCIAL ASSISTANCE

-560

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

-20

RETAIL TRADE

1,661

ACCOMMODATION & FOOD SERVICES

133

CONSTRUCTION

1,655

64

ADMINISTRATIVE & SUPPORT & WASTE MANAGEMENT & REMEDIATION SERVICES MANUFACTURING TRANSPORTATION & WAREHOUSING OTHER SERVICES (EXCEPT PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

1,504 1,357

67

155

1,140

$47,608

0.43

220

4.4%

1,106

$48,457

1.30

-391

-5.9%

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, & RECREATION

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