Lemon Grove, CA vs Summit, NJ
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
Summit
65.6
#1624 nationally
Summit leads in crime level (1.6 vs 12.1). Summit leads in median household income ($176,702 vs $77,833). Lemon Grove leads in cost of living index (144 vs 189).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lemon Grove, CA | Summit, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.9 (#1885) | 65.6 (#1624) |
| Population | 27,569 | 22,344 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $761,919 | $1,433,872 |
| Median Household Income | $77,833 | $176,702 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 12.1 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 189 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+24.2 |
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
65.6 Score
Summit, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,433,872
Population
22,344
Crime
Low
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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