Lemon Grove, CA vs Santa Fe Springs, 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
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Lemon Grove leads in crime level (12.1 vs 24.8). Lemon Grove leads in cost of living index (144 vs 151). Lemon Grove leads in average commute (29.4 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lemon Grove, CA | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.9 (#1885) | 55 (#1960) |
| Population | 27,569 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $761,919 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $77,833 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 12.1 | 24.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Lemon Grove has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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F
55 Score
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,501
Population
20,174
Crime
High
Median Income
$81,500
Pacific
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