At a Glance
Median Income
$33,750
$23,105 per capita
Median Rent
$910/mo
33.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
283/100K
3,678/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
29.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
330 sunny days/yr
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
2.2 / 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 $33,750 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,105. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 596 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Lemon Grove reports 283 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,678/100K.
Education
9.7% of adults in Lemon Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lemon Grove has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population418
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$33,750
Per Capita$23,105
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty29.0%
County GDP$1,476M
Avg Weekly Wage$908
Housing
B
Home Value
Rent$910
Ownership60.8%
Zillow$206,713
Housing Units395
Rent Burden33.6%
Crime
F
Violent283/100K
Property3,678/100K
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death11,769/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain52.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation64 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+15.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 22%
Commute30 min
Broadband60.8%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Lemon Grove was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Sebring Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
All Countries
