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

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.

Serves as a crucial link between the Northwest Region of Riverside County and the Southwestern and Western regions of the county. In 2025, ESRI reported a total population of 229,806 residents with a median Household Income of $69,241 and a total of 4,086 Businesses . 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.

FASTEST GROWING PRIVATE INDUSTRIES

5-YEAR HISTORY JOB

LOCATION QUOTIENT

CURRENT AVERAGE ANNUAL WAGES

JOBS 29,911 19,178 19,002 18,072 16,862 7,394 5,027 4,876

INDUSTRY

ANNUAL %

CHANGE

$40,326 $74,499 $45,259 $61,523 $64,640 $70,749 $61,962 $42,395

1.57 1.67 1.34 2.37 1.38 0.88 0.46

3,701 1,770 1,535 6,814 7,282

4.4% 5.7%

HEALTH CARE & SOCIAL ASSISTANCE ACCOMMODATION & FOOD SERVICES

2%

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

1.8%

RETAIL TRADE

10.9%

TRANSPORTATION & WAREHOUSING

557 442 558

1.6% 1.9% 2.5%

CONSTRUCTION MANUFACTURING

ADMINISTRATIVE & SUPPORT & WASTE MANAGEMENT & REMEDIATION SERVICES PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES OTHER SERVICES (EXCEPT PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

0.82

3,514

$49,615

0.42

443

2.7%

3,211

$71,561

0.32

510

3.5%

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