At $2,250/mo, rent takes about 31% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.
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These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,250 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →
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Last updated: August 17, 2026
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Who lives here
Calimesa, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 29.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
How Calimesa, CA has changed in 5 years
On the earnings side, the typical household in Calimesa, CA now reports about $87,181, up from $67,835 in 2021. The population has grown by 8.4% since 2021, moving from about 10,053 residents to roughly 10,902. Renters now make up 10.7% of households, compared with 12.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 29.6% of adults here, versus 25.6% in 2021.
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Last updated: August 17, 2026
The median rent in Calimesa is $2,250/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,810/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,350/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,890/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,140/mo.
At 31% of local median household income ($87,181/yr), Calimesa ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.
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At $2,250/mo, rent takes ~31% of Calimesa's median household income ($87,181/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
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