What are the schools like in Calimesa, CA?

Calimesa is served primarily by Beaumont Unified. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.4:1.

What is the median household income in Calimesa?

The median household income in Calimesa, CA is $74,236 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

Calimesa, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Calimesa, CA affordable or expensive?

Calimesa's cost of living index is 108, where 100 represents the national average. This means Calimesa is 8% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $343,200 and the median rent is $1,656 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Calimesa, CA?

Calimesa has a violent crime rate of 113.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1738.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Q: What is the weather like in Calimesa, CA?

Calimesa has an average high temperature of 66.6°F in January and 95.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.9 inches.

Is Calimesa, CA a Good Place to Live?

Calimesa is a small city of 10,366 in California, with a median household income of $74,236 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 108 (US average = 100), which is 8% above the national average.

Strengths: Calimesa stands out for lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Calimesa is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Calimesa city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 107.9

Calimesa's overall cost of living index is 107.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Calimesa costs roughly 8% more than the average American city.

Metric	Calimesa, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$343,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,656	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,236	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Calimesa's violent crime rate is 113.0 per 100,000 residents — 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

113.0 /100k

Property Crime

1738.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Calimesa is served primarily by Beaumont Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Calimesa, CA	National Avg
School District	Beaumont Unified	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	23.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Calimesa sees average highs of 66.6°F in January and 95.4°F in July, with 14.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Calimesa, CA
Average High — January	66.6°F
Average High — July	95.4°F
Annual Precipitation	14.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Calimesa, CA	National Avg
Population	10,366	—
Median Age	44.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	67.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	21.3%	18.9%
Asian	3.9%	6.3%
Under 18	21.7%	22.2%
65 and over	24.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Calimesa

Calimesa, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

92320

Calimesa vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calimesa, CA affordable or expensive?

Calimesa's cost of living index is 108, where 100 is the national average. That puts Calimesa roughly 8% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $343,200 and median rent is $1,656/month.

What is the crime rate in Calimesa, CA?

Calimesa's violent crime rate is 113.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1738.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Calimesa?

Public schools in Calimesa are operated by Beaumont Unified. The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.4:1. 25.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Calimesa, CA a good place to live?

Calimesa, CA has a population of 10,366, a median household income of $74,236, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Calimesa?

Calimesa averages 66.6°F in January and 95.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Calimesa?

Calimesa, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 92320.

What is the population of Calimesa?

The population of Calimesa, California is 10,366 with a median age of 44.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Calimesa?

Key numbers for living in Calimesa: cost of living index 108 (100 = US average), median home $343,200, median household income $74,236, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Calimesa side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.