Colton, CA vs Lemon Grove, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Colton
64.1
#1716 nationally
Lemon Grove
61.9
#1885 nationally
Lemon Grove leads in walk score (52 vs 43). Lemon Grove leads in median household income ($77,833 vs $66,725). Colton leads in cost of living index (127 vs 144).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Colton, CA | Lemon Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1716) | 61.9 (#1885) |
| Population | 53,357 | 27,569 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,754 | $761,919 |
| Median Household Income | $66,725 | $77,833 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 12.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+16.8 |
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64.1 Score
Colton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$499,754
Population
53,357
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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61.9 Score
Lemon Grove, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$761,919
Population
27,569
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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