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Lemon Cove, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Lemon Cove is a small town in California with a population of 441. Residents earn $58,869 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
441 Population 329/sq mi density
$58,869 Median Income $31,227 per capita
$272,000 Home Value
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$58,869 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$272,000 home value
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,869
22% lower than US avg
Home Value $272,000
4% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.5%
21% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.9%
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.0%
17% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 26.3%
112% higher than US avg

How Lemon Cove Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population441
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density329/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans21.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$58,869
Per Capita$31,227
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty26.3%
County GDP$64,217M
Commute29 min

Housing

A
Home Value$272,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units184
Rent Burden32.4%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Uninsured9.5%
Smoking13.3%
Depression25.7%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain14.1 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation513 ft (156 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+78.8%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute29 min
Broadband83.5%
EV Stations1
Libraries41

Is Lemon Cove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lemon Cove receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Lemon Cove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lemon Cove is $58,869, 22% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 26.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lemon Cove is $272,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

26.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Lemon Cove enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Lemon Cove has a population of 441 with a density of 329 people per square mile. The median age is 32.5 years, 16% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.1%), with 3.6% Hispanic.

Population

441
Total Population
329
People / sq mi
32.5yrs
Median Age
16% below US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Lemon Cove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.9%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.1%
62% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lemon Cove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lemon Cove is $58,869, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Lemon Cove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,869
22% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,227
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
IRS Avg AGI$67,784

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below US avg
Poverty Rate26.3%
112% above US avg
Establishments (County)44,409
County GDP$64,217M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,859
Healthcare2,686
Retail2,404
Manufacturing570

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,543
58% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.04%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.3 min
Drive Alone94.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Lemon Cove is $272,000, 4% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$272,000
4% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden32.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.3%
Housing Units184
Median Year Built1972

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,543
58% above US avg
Effective Rate2.04%
In Lemon Cove, 31.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 9.5% of residents lack health insurance. 13.3% are current smokers. 25.7% report depression. 24.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lemon Cove vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.9%
1% below US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure28.9%
Asthma10.9%
COPD5.7%
Cancer6.7%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.3%
5% below US avg
Binge Drinking18.5%
Physical Inactivity24.2%
Depression25.7%
Mental Distress19.6%
Physical Distress14.1%
Short Sleep33.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured9.5%
10% above US avg
Checkup Rate68.8%
Dental Visits61.7%
Premature Death9,008/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access83.8%
Healthcare Facilities2,686
Lemon Cove has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 14.1 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall14.1 inches
63% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation513 ft (156 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density329/sq mi
Coordinates36.3809°N, 119.0285°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06019
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 26.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 4.4-point margin. 83.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.9%
D 46.5%

Winner: Republican by 4.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.5%
21% below US avg
High School+78.8%
Graduate Degree+7.5%
School Test Score4.69
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density329/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.5%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries41
Healthcare Facilities2,686
Restaurants1,859
Retail Stores2,404

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)178
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.3 min
Drive Alone94.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.3%

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