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A place to plant some roots near downtown San Diego
Since its birth as a citrus farm in the 1800s to its present-day suburban form, the city of Lemon Grove's rich soil has been a nurturing environment for people to plant their roots. "It's a great starter location for all the military and people working downtown because it's remained one of the more affordable places in San Diego, while everything around it has gotten significantly more expensive," says Colleen McDade, owner of McDade Realty Group, who's been selling in San Diego for over 30 years. This small city is less than 10 miles east of downtown San Diego by car or trolley. Still, its modest, single-family homes, green lawns and community gatherings feel like a small-town escape at an approachable price point. "For the money, this is the question," McDade poses. "Do you want a studio downtown or a single-family home in Lemon Grove?" Those who prioritize space often choose the latter. "People want a driveway to park in, places to eat and decent infrastructure without paying too much, and that's what Lemon Grove offers," says McDade.
The City of Lemon Grove signage in Lemon Grove, CA.
Beautiful streets in Lemon Grove, CA.
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Less-expensive single-family homes compared to nearby cities
Lemon Grove is almost entirely residential, with a streetscape of cul-de-sacs sprouting off main thoroughfares that mixes urban efficiency with suburban peace of mind. The city's median home price of just over $750,000 is notably lower than that of its immediate neighbors. For example, La Mesa, the city's neighbor to the north, has a median single-family price close to $950,000. This is mainly due to Lemon Grove's median-price ranch-style and Spanish-inspired homes being on the smaller and older side, built around the 1950s. Still, most homes come with driveways and grassy lawn space. Prices can get up to $1 million for larger Spanish Revivals and remodeled homes throughout the city.
View of Homes in Lemon Grove, CA.
Spanish influence in Lemon Grove extends to architecture-- examples dot the streets.
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Green space and local history at Treganza Heritage Park
The city claims to have "the best climate on Earth." While that might be based on personal preference, residents do enjoy getting outside in San Diego County's famously temperate weather, with temperatures in the mid-60s and 70s year-round. There are community parks dotted throughout the city. Berry Street Park offers lawn space with walking paths and a playground within walking distance of many homes on the east side. Around the town center, Treganza Heritage Park presents a look into the city's history. The park is home to the Lemon Grove Historical Society and Parsonage House, which displays the city's citrus growing history. The adjacent large redwood Tudor Revival, initially called the Atherton Chapel, was the city's first church. Chollas Lake Park provides more open space west of the city. Kids can fish for free in the reservoir, and there's a short dirt walking loop leading through the surrounding natural area.
Lemon Grove Skate Park is of modest size but attracts major talent.
Lemon Grove Little League meets at Monterey Heights Park during summer nights in Lemon Grove.
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Farmers markets and summer concerts
With the Lemon Grove Historical Society celebrating the city's agricultural roots at Treganza Heritage Park, it's fitting that the park also hosts the Lemon Grove Farmer's Market. The market's vendors and farm stands set up in the park every Thursday afternoon. The community also gathers in Treganza Park for the annual Bonfire, held every December. During the summer months, people bring their picnic blankets to Berry Street Park for Movies in the Park and Concerts in the Park.
Lunch is a popular time for Lemon Grove residents to grab some shade or go for a stroll.
The playground at Berry Street Park is a great place to spend time with youngsters.
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Ten miles to downtown San Diego
Lemon Grove's north side is home to some small businesses, but most folks still commute to downtown San Diego for work. Downtown is less than 10 miles west on state Route 94, which runs along the city's north side. Commuters can also catch the San Diego Orange Line Trolley to downtown at Lemon Grove Depot. San Diego International Airport is on the north side of downtown. Sharp Grossmont Hospital is a prominent nearby healthcare facility, 4 miles north.
Lemon Grove is served by the San Diego County Sheriff's department, but crime rates for Lemon Grove specifically are not readily available.
Residents hop on the trolley at Lemon Grove Depot for easy commutes to downtown San Diego.
The prewar commercial district of Lemon Grove has independent businesses lining the street.
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Family-run eateries on Broadway, more at Marketplace at The Grove
Most of the city's activity is on the north side around Broadway and Lemon Grove Avenue. Many restaurants along these thoroughfares are locally owned, like Lemon Grove Bistro and Giardino Italian. The surrounding shopping plazas offer basic groceries and organic produce at stores like Sprouts. Just down the road, Marketplace at The Grove has a Target, Sam's Club and other department stores.
Sprouts Market provides fresh, organic food right in the neighborhood of Lemon Grove.
Locally owned restaurants keep things light and airy with local flora as decor.
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Highly ranked Grossmont Union High School District and charter high schools
The Lemon Grove School District serves the city's students from kindergarten to eighth grade and receives a C-minus grade from Niche. They move on to the Grossmont Union High School District, a top 10 school district in San Diego, earning an A. Helix Charter School, the No. 1 charter high school in San Diego, is just north in La Mesa.
. Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences & Humanities is a K to eight school.
Mount Miguel High School is outside of Lemon Grove and serves the surrounding community.
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On average, homes in Lemon Grove, CA sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Lemon Grove, CA over the last 12 months is $740,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Updated duplex offering excellent flexibility for investors, owner-occupants, or multigenerational living. Both units currently configured as a 4-bedroom, 2-bath layouts with separate electric meters. Recent improvements include fully remodeled kitchens with new cabinetry, stone countertops, remodeled bathrooms, LVP flooring throughout, and dual paned windows. The backyard has been leveled and
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Pleased to present 7645 Pacific Avenue, a 42-unit gated multifamily community built in 1969 and located in the heart of Lemon Grove, CA. The property features a desirable unit mix of 30 one-bedroom/one-bath units and 12 two-bedroom/one-bath units, catering to a broad tenant base in an affordability-driven submarket. The property features a private courtyard pool, gas BBQ area, onsite laundry room
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The advertised rate of $4,883/month is the lowest available price, based on a 30 day(s) stay with a move-in date of August 24, 2026.Rates vary depending on the duration of stay, season, and other parameters. For exact pricing and additional pricing components, please visit our website and enter your desired move-in and move-out dates. The rate is applicable when billed upfront; it can be
Welcome to your new home in the charming district of Lemon Grove, CA! This inviting property is ideally located near the library, elavated Coffee and Giardino Italian Restaraunt making daily life convenient and enjoyable. Just a short drive away, you’ll find Paradise Valley Hospital and Sharp Grossmont Hospital. For outdoor enthusiasts, Lemon Grove Park is within walking distance, offering a
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Community is the biggest part of this small neighborhood seven miles east of downtown San Diego. Broadway Heights’ youth council was responsible for renaming Weston Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Way, the first street in San Diego to be named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Broadway Heights Community Council has played a vital role in keeping the neighborhood’s crime rate among the lowest in the county. The council also runs a program in which youth members are mentored, tutored and assisted in developing leadership skills. “That area is a lot more family-oriented than most,” says Simon Tran, a DT America Realty licensed realtor with two years of experience selling homes in the area. “You’re not going to see a lot of young couples or individuals renting there. You’ll see a lot of families with younger kids.”<br><br>Traveling is also easy for walkers since the streets of Broadway Heights are lined with sidewalks, and the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System reaches Broadway Heights, serving the neighborhood with bus stops along nearby Massachusetts Avenue. Along the neighborhood’s westside, Martin Luther King Junior Freeway puts downtown San Diego just seven miles away. The freeway also connects to Interstates 8 and 805, giving drivers access to other parts of California and the country at large.<br><br>Less than two miles away, College Grove Mall offers big box stores like Target and Walmart for everyday essentials. The shopping center also holds a Starbucks and a McDonald’s, but Rubio’s Coastal Grill adds local flavor to the mix with their fish tacos. Just off Broadway, Lemon Grove Plaza and its surrounding streets offer a selection of chain and local restaurants alongside specialized national brands like GameStop, Petco and CVS. Residents who prefer to support locally-owned restaurants can try the pho at Pho Royal or grab an iced coffee at Royal Pearl Tea. “You can kind of get to anything you need within a fifteen-minute drive,” Tran says. “So even if there isn’t a lot to do within a five-mile radius, you can still do all the fun stuff that San Diego has to offer.”<br><br>At Chollas Lake Park, residents can fish the 16-acre lake or hit the trails that weave around the lake and throughout the park. The park also holds archery and fishing lessons and features a basketball court, picnic tables and a children’s playground. Though smaller than Chollas Park, nearby Berry Street Park offers a playground, a dog park and picnic shelters. Small community events can also be held at Berry Street Park, and outdoor movie nights are popular with residents in the summer. <br><br>With just under 200 houses, home inventory is limited in Broadway Heights. Most of the neighborhood’s homes were built around 1960, and the architecture favors the popular ranch-style homes of that time. Homes are typically well-maintained, and interior stylings are up to date with modern trends, which adds to their appeal. Lots can come with tropical trees, gravel or grass, but lot sizes are all relatively similar with the median size around a quarter acre. Prices can range from $737,000 for a stucco-sided, ranch-style home to just over $1 million for a ranch-style home with stone and stucco siding. Rising 42% from the previous year, the median home price in Broadway Heights is $922,500.<br><br>As part of the Lemon Grove School District, Broadway Heights students can start their education and enroll in the before and after school program at San Miguel Elementary School, which offers kindergarten through 6th grade and earns a B-minus on Niche. Middle school students can attend nearby Lemon Grove Academy Middle School, which earns a B. For grades 9 through 12, students can attend Mount Miguel High School, which earns a B-plus.<br><br><br>With downtown San Diego just seven miles away, Broadway Heights residents are close to events like Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival and Comic-Con International. Smaller local events are popular throughout the city, with Summer Movies in the Park held at various parks around the county.
Property Mix - Square Feet
Lemon Grove Has More Owners
Rental Home Trends
Number of Homes for Rent
30
Median Rent
$3,147
Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,298
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,950
Median Townhouse Rent
$2,525
Median 2 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,188
Median Condo Rent
$2,975
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,588
Demographics
Total Population
26,579
Median Age
39
Population under 18
24.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$75,661
Below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$90,074
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85%
College Graduates
20.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
11''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Fairly bikeable
Bikeability®
40/ 100
Fairly walkable
Walkability®
50/ 100
Limited public transit
Transit®
30/ 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic
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