Hemet, California Short-Term Rental Market
Hemet STRs averaged $208/night at 54.2% occupancy in April 2026 across 7,513 active listings.
Quick Answer: Hemet, California is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Riverside market area is 63%. average monthly revenue in the Riverside market area is $3,834. average daily rate in the Riverside market area is $227. the top operator in the Riverside market area is Evolve with 88 listings. market score is 53/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the Riverside regional market, which includes Hemet. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Hemet.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Hemet sits in the San Jacinto Valley in Riverside County, California, drawing visitors to the Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre, Diamond Valley Lake, and the Western Science Center. The short-term rental market is larger and more diverse than a destination of Hemet’s size might suggest: total active listings reach approximately 7,513, split between 4,893 entire-place rentals (65%), 2,601 private rooms (35%), and 19 shared rooms. The 1-bedroom category dominates the bedroom mix with 3,830 units, while 2-bedroom through 5-bedroom properties each contribute between 936 and 994 units, except the 5-bedroom tier at 769. Airbnb is the dominant channel with 5,212 exclusive listings and an additional 2,101 appearing on both platforms; VRBO-only accounts for just 200 listings. In April 2026, the market-wide average daily rate was $207.94 and occupancy reached 54.2%, producing RevPAR of $112.77 and average monthly revenue of $3,319. Year-over-year, occupancy gained 2.64 percentage points while ADR slipped 1.75%, resulting in a net revenue increase of 4.61%. The market’s composite score of 53.04 out of 100 reflects moderate fundamentals, with a seasonality sub-score of 97.81 standing out as unusually high, indicating very stable year-round demand relative to most STR markets.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 51% |
| Feb | 57% |
| Mar | 58% |
| Apr | 56% |
| May | 56% |
| Jun | 62% |
| Jul | 63% |
| Aug | 57% |
| Sep | 55% |
| Oct | 57% |
| Nov | 54% |
| Dec | 57% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Riverside market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Riverside market as a whole, which includes Hemet, so these counts are not Hemet-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 88 | 1,911 | ★ 4.58 |
| 2 | New Spirit Vacation Homes | 60 | 3,551 | ★ 4.46 |
| 3 | Vacasa | 46 | 2,851 | ★ 4.53 |
| 4 | Host / Eric | 45 | 40 | ★ 4.67 |
| 5 | Holidale | 44 | 11 | ★ 4.57 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Hemet?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 69.4% |
| vrbo | 2.7% |
| both | 28% |
Home Value Trends (Hemet)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Hemet requires STR operators to register with the city under a light-touch ordinance introduced by the City Council on June 10, 2025. The ordinance defines transient stays as under 30 days and applies to residentially zoned properties (Chapter 90 of the municipal code). There is no owner-occupancy requirement, no primary-residence requirement, and no annual night cap. Operators must collect and remit a 10% Transient Occupancy Tax. Annual permit renewal is required. The exact registration fee had not been published in the data available as of mid-2026; investors should confirm the current fee directly with the City of Hemet. Enforcement is characterized as minimal. Note that the Riverside County STR Certificate program (cited widely online, with fees around $740 initial and $540 annual renewal) applies to unincorporated Riverside County, not to properties inside Hemet city limits. No maximum nights per year applies under the city ordinance.
Market Comparison
The U.S. STR median occupancy is approximately 55% and median ADR approximately $220. Hemet sits close to national averages on both dimensions at 54.2% occupancy and $207.94 ADR in April 2026, suggesting a mid-tier market rather than a premium destination. The market’s unusually high seasonality score of 97.81 is its most distinctive characteristic relative to national norms, meaning demand is more consistent month-to-month than nearly any other STR market in the dataset. Among operators, Evolve leads with 88 listings and a 4.58-star average across 1,911 reviews. New Spirit Vacation Homes holds 60 listings with 3,551 reviews at a 4.46-star average. Vacasa manages 46 listings at 4.53 stars. Host/Eric (45 listings) and Holidale (44 listings) round out the top five, though with very limited review counts of 40 and 11 respectively, their ratings carry less statistical weight. The top five operators collectively manage roughly 283 listings out of approximately 7,513 total, under 4% of supply, indicating a highly fragmented market.
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