At a Glance
Median Income
$79,278
$35,402 per capita
Home Value
$640,600
Zillow: $756,970
Median Rent
$1,769/mo
38.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
454/100K
1,114/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
11.9% smoking rate
How Lemon Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lemon Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lemon Grove a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lemon Grove residents earn a median household income of $79,278 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,402. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 133,031 business establishments, including 8,243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lemon Grove is $640,600 , 127% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $756,970. Median rent is $1,769/month, with 38.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Lemon Grove reports 454 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,114/100K. The murder rate is 10.9/100K.
Education
20.3% of adults in Lemon Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lemon Grove has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 71.
Data Overview
People
Population27,489
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density7,085/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born17.2%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$79,278
Per Capita$35,402
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$331,868M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
C
Home Value$640,600
Rent$1,769
Ownership53.3%
Zillow$756,970
Housing Units9,506
Rent Burden38.8%
Crime
F
Violent454/100K
Property1,114/100K
Murder10.9/100K
Assault301/100K
Burglary181/100K
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain11.0 in/yr
AQI71 (Moderate)
Elevation413 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries88
Did You Know?
The median home in Lemon Grove was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is San Diego International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
17.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 8,243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 272 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.