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Lemon Grove, California

Introduction to Lemon Grove, California

Lemon Grove, California, in San Diego county, is 1 miles S of La Mesa, California (center to center) and 7 miles E of San Diego, California. The city is conveniently located inside the San Diego metropolitan area. There are an estimated 24,918 people in Lemon Grove.

Lemon Grove History

The first permanent resident of Lemon Grove was sheep rancher Robert Allison, who settled here in 1869. It was initially an agricultural community, primarily dealing with sheep and poultry ranching and cultivation of vegetable crops. The name “Lemon Grove” was given to this area after the plantation and subsequent shipping of lemon and orange plants became the area's major industry. However, these groves disappeared soon, and Lemon Grove was incorporated as a general law city in the year 1977.

Lemon Grove and nearby Attractions

  • Lemon Grove Branch San Diego County Library
  • San Altos Shopping Center
  • Cabrillo National Monument
  • Balboa Park
  • SeaWorld Adventure Park San Diego
  • Ocean Beach

Things To Do In Lemon Grove

Lemon Grove has many areas of historic interest like the Lemon Grove Branch San Diego County Library and the Lemon Grove Chamber of Commerce. The numerous parks in the neighborhood including the Berry City Park and the Monterey Heights County Park, offer recreation facilities for both adults and children, and can be the ideal spot for a fun-filled day. The city also promises immense possibilities for the enthusiastic shoppers. Religious minded people can also take a tour of the churches in Lemon Grove.

Lemon Grove Transportation

The San Diego International Lindbergh Fld Airport serves the area.

Lemon Grove Higher Education

San Diego State University is the nearest university.

High Points

Lemon Grove strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLemon Grove Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Lemon Grove Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Lemon Grove, CA

Comparing Lemon Grove to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity108
Male Share of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Female Share of the Population58
Senior Citizens46
Well-Paid Single Men44
Age of the Population46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size96
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better45
College Educated Adults44
People Above Poverty45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home64
Walking and Biking to Work52
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals96
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Housing Recently Built43
People Living Alone36
Affordability of Rents36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime55
Low Violent Crime22

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