At a Glance
Median Income
$58,869
$31,227 per capita
Home Value
$272,000
Zillow: $326,589
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
78.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
26.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
13.3% smoking rate
How Lemon Cove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lemon Cove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lemon Cove a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lemon Cove residents earn a median household income of $58,869 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,227. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44,409 business establishments, including 1,859 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lemon Cove is $272,000 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $326,589. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
26.5% of adults in Lemon Cove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
78.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 14.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 67.
Data Overview
People
Population441
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density329/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born7.9%
Veterans21.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$58,869
Per Capita$31,227
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty26.3%
County GDP$64,217M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
A
Home Value$272,000
Rent
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$326,589
Housing Units184
Rent Burden32.4%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain14.1 in/yr
AQI67 (Moderate)
Elevation513 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+78.8%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute29 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries41
Did You Know?
The median home in Lemon Cove was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,859 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 178 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.