San Diego metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Lemon Grove, CA
About Lemon Grove
Lemon Grove is a small East County city of about 27,000 people, roughly 8 miles east of downtown San Diego, best known for its giant Big Lemon monument. Housing is mostly modest mid-century single-family homes and apartments, among the county's more affordable options close to downtown. The city sits along the Orange Line Trolley corridor with a compact commercial strip on Broadway.
Home prices in Lemon Grove
The median listing price in Lemon Grove is $735,000.
Top places in Lemon Grove
- The Big Lemon — the city's landmark giant lemon monument, shown in the Commons photo below.
- Lemon Grove Promenade and Broadway corridor — shops and dining near the trolley.
- Lemon Grove Library — shown in the Commons photo below.
- Lemon Grove Recreation Center and Berry Street Park — community park and sports.
- Treganza Heritage Park — historic lemon grove heritage site.
- Civic Center and the annual Bonfire event.
Commuting from Lemon Grove
- Downtown San Diego: roughly 12–18 minutes off-peak via SR-94 (about 8 miles); 20–35 minutes in rush-hour traffic.
- Sorrento Valley/UTC: roughly 30–35 minutes off-peak via SR-94/I-15; longer at peak.
- Orange Line Trolley: Lemon Grove stations to downtown take roughly 25–35 minutes (verify current MTS schedule).
Schools in Lemon Grove
Public schools: Lemon Grove School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Lemon Grove FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lemon Grove, CA?
The median listing price in Lemon Grove is $735,000. Median listing price (active listings, all property types) · Realtor.com · 2026-09-24 - How is the commute from Lemon Grove, CA?
Downtown San Diego: roughly 12–18 minutes off-peak via SR-94 (about 8 miles); 20–35 minutes in rush-hour traffic. - Which school district serves Lemon Grove, CA?
Lemon Grove is served by Lemon Grove School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.