Lemon Grove, CA vs Saratoga, 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
Saratoga
65
#1663 nationally
Saratoga leads in crime level (2.4 vs 12.1). Saratoga leads in median household income ($237,730 vs $77,833). Lemon Grove leads in walk score (52 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lemon Grove, CA | Saratoga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.9 (#1885) | 65 (#1663) |
| Population | 27,569 | 29,607 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $761,919 | $4,038,070 |
| Median Household Income | $77,833 | $237,730 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 12.1 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+40.0 |
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
65 Score
Saratoga, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$4,038,070
Population
29,607
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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