Riverside County Office of Economic Development Profile

Covering the cities of Calimesa, Banning, and Beaumont, along with the unincorporated communities of Cabazon, Cherry Valley, and Whitewater. PASS REGION A GROWING ECONOMY

Driving Economic Growth The Pass Region has been experiencing a phenomenal population growth. New residents bring with them the need for new municipal services, as well as the potential for new investments in business ventures expanding the local economy and creating jobs. IIn 2025, ESRI estimates a total of 119,700 residents with a median age of 40.4 years along with 41,323 households for the region. Tourism Expanded destination retail operations adjacent to the Desert Hills Premium Outlets and the expanded Morongo Hotel and

Casino will provide many job opportunities. The proximity to Interstate 10, as well as rail lines, also makes the Pass Region attractive to distribution and large scale industrial uses. Diverse Range A diverse and thriving area in Southern California. Known for its renewable energy focus, it houses extensive wind farms and turbines, generating clean and sustainable power. The region’s fertile soil and favorable climate support a flourishing agricultural sector. The dynamic combination of industries, providing employment opportunities and driving the local economy.

FASTEST GROWING PRIVATE INDUSTRIES

5-YEAR HISTORY JOB

LOCATION QUOTIENT

CURRENT AVERAGE ANNUAL WAGES

JOBS

INDUSTRY

ANNUAL %

CHANGE

$43,024 $43,752 $75,620 $59,710 $79,721 $70,543 $65,292

1.82 1.54 1.81 1.17 2.15 0.76 0.47

1,838 2,834

5.3% 1.2% 1.8% 9.3% 5.2% 1.6% 3.2% 3.4%

ACCOMMODATION & FOOD SERVICE HEALTH CARE & SOCIAL ASSISTANCE

8,029 7,506 7,468 3,001 12,640 2,303 1,868

443 622

RETAIL TRADE

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

TRANSPORTATION & WAREHOUSING

1,078

CONSTRUCTION MANUFACTURING

172 275

OTHER SERVICES (EXCEPT PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

1,825

$43,013

0.85

280

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

1.2%

1,622

$92,587

0.67

92

ADMINISTRATIVE & SUPPORT & WASTE MANAGEMENT & REMEDIATION SERVICES

1%

$48,250

0.35

1,077

50

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