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Lemon Grove, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Lemon Grove, CA (San Diego County) — Census median home value $640,600, county listing prices up about 0.7% over the past year. Market data for Lemon Grove houses and the broader area.
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Lemon Grove, CA is in San Diego County, California — this guide covers houses in Lemon Grove and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 27,489, with a median household income of $79,278. Census data puts the median value of houses in Lemon Grove at $640,600.
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Market overview
Lemon Grove housing market
Lemon Grove is in San Diego County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Lemon Grove and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$640,600
Population (Census ACS)
27,489
Median household income
$79,278
County price trend (2025)
0.66% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Lemon Grove market snapshot
Population
27,489
County
San Diego County
Median Household Income
$79,278
Median Home Value (city)
$640,600
Median Gross Rent
$1,769/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.7%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Lemon Grove's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $640,600.
County Price Trend
San Diego County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.66% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Lemon Grove has an estimated population of 27,489 and a median household income of $79,278, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Lemon Grove's Census-reported median home value works out to about 8.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 27% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Nearby communities include La Presa, La Mesa, Spring Valley, Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, Bonita, National City, El Cajon, Rancho San Diego, Chula Vista, Bostonia, San Diego, Coronado, Santee, Granite Hills, Winter Gardens, Jamul.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Aguanga (~50.8 mi), Temecula (~52.8 mi), Lake Riverside (~55.8 mi), Murrieta (~58.8 mi), San Clemente (~59.7 mi), Sage (~59.9 mi), French Valley (~60.0 mi), Ocotillo (~60.0 mi), Anza (~60.5 mi), Rancho Mission Viejo (~62.0 mi), Wildomar (~62.4 mi), Dana Point (~63.9 mi), San Juan Capistrano (~64.0 mi), Lakeland Village (~66.1 mi), Ladera Ranch (~66.4 mi), Menifee (~66.7 mi).
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Census & home facts
Lemon Grove data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
27,489
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$640,600
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$79,278
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,769
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.66%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$929,000
Census place type
city
County
San Diego County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
3.88 sq mi
Census GEOID
0641124
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Lemon Grove
Schools
San Diego Unified — 175 schools, 93,893 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. San Diego addresses may be served by San Diego Unified, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Lemon Grove FAQ
What are houses worth in Lemon Grove, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Lemon Grove at $640,600.
How much do houses cost in Lemon Grove, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Lemon Grove, Census ACS data shows a median value of $640,600. Active listing prices in San Diego County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Lemon Grove, CA?
Lemon Grove houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding San Diego County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Lemon Grove, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Lemon Grove's population at approximately 27,489.
What's the median rent in Lemon Grove, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Lemon Grove at approximately $1,769 per month.
What is the median household income in Lemon Grove, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Lemon Grove at approximately $79,278.
Is the Lemon Grove housing market growing?
San Diego County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.66% annual change in 2025.
Is Lemon Grove, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Lemon Grove's median home value at about 8.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 27% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Lemon Grove, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest San Diego Unified for many Lemon Grove addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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