At a Glance
Median Income
$49,441
$21,760 per capita
Home Value
$328,000
Zillow: $472,863
Median Rent
$1,376/mo
35.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
69.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
22.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
19.7% smoking rate
How Lemon Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lemon Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lemon Hill 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 Hill residents earn a median household income of $49,441 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,760. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 73,284 business establishments, including 3,301 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lemon Hill is $328,000 , 16% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $472,863. Median rent is $1,376/month, with 35.3% 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 1963.
Education
8.9% of adults in Lemon Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
69.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lemon Hill has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population14,942
Median Age29.4 yrs
Density9,111/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born29.8%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$49,441
Per Capita$21,760
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty22.3%
County GDP$135,538M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,541
Housing
C+
Home Value$328,000
Rent$1,376
Ownership39.6%
Zillow$472,863
Housing Units4,679
Rent Burden35.3%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes17.0%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain18.1 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation27 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+69.2%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations503
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Lemon Hill was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
29.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 3,301 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 204 fatal vehicle crashes.