Culpeper, VA vs Lemon Grove, 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.
Culpeper
66.7
#1506 nationally
Lemon Grove
61.9
#1885 nationally
Culpeper leads in crime level (3.3 vs 12.1). Culpeper leads in cost of living index (117 vs 144). Lemon Grove leads in average commute (29.4 min vs 34.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Culpeper, VA | Lemon Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1506) | 61.9 (#1885) |
| Population | 21,012 | 27,569 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $463,556 | $761,919 |
| Median Household Income | $86,940 | $77,833 |
| Average Commute | 34.8 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 52 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 12.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | D+16.8 |
Data coverage note: Culpeper is missing data for 1 metric that Lemon Grove has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.7 Score
Culpeper, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,556
Population
21,012
Crime
Low
Median Income
$86,940
Northeast
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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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