Lemon Grove, CA vs Pacifica, 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
Pacifica
64.7
#1680 nationally
Pacifica leads in crime level (4.0 vs 12.1). Pacifica leads in median household income ($151,849 vs $77,833). Lemon Grove leads in cost of living index (144 vs 211).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lemon Grove, CA | Pacifica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.9 (#1885) | 64.7 (#1680) |
| Population | 27,569 | 36,426 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $761,919 | $1,276,738 |
| Median Household Income | $77,833 | $151,849 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 12.1 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 211 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+50.3 |
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
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D
64.7 Score
Pacifica, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,276,738
Population
36,426
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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