Fredericksburg, 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.
Fredericksburg
63.3
#1775 nationally
Lemon Grove
61.9
#1885 nationally
Lemon Grove leads in crime level (12.1 vs 16.5). Lemon Grove leads in walk score (52 vs 46). Fredericksburg leads in cost of living index (129 vs 144).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fredericksburg, VA | Lemon Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1775) | 61.9 (#1885) |
| Population | 28,928 | 27,569 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,347 | $761,919 |
| Median Household Income | $83,445 | $77,833 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | 12.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.7 | D+16.8 |
D
63.3 Score
Fredericksburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$485,347
Population
28,928
Crime
High
Walk Score
46
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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