Lemon Grove, CA vs Oceanside, 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.
Lemon Grove
61.9
#1885 nationally
Oceanside
60
#1941 nationally
Lemon Grove leads in walk score (52 vs 39). Lemon Grove leads in cost of living index (144 vs 161). Oceanside leads in median household income ($86,701 vs $77,833).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lemon Grove, CA | Oceanside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.9 (#1885) | 60 (#1941) |
| Population | 27,569 | 170,020 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $761,919 | $874,097 |
| Median Household Income | $77,833 | $86,701 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 12.1 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+16.8 |
D-
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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D-
60 Score
Oceanside, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$874,097
Population
170,020
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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