Lemon Grove, CA vs University Place, WA
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
University Place
64.4
#1696 nationally
University Place leads in crime level (6.5 vs 12.1). Lemon Grove leads in walk score (52 vs 32). University Place leads in median household income ($89,658 vs $77,833).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lemon Grove, CA | University Place, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.9 (#1885) | 64.4 (#1696) |
| Population | 27,569 | 35,049 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $761,919 | $662,353 |
| Median Household Income | $77,833 | $89,658 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 12.1 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+10.8 |
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
64.4 Score
University Place, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$662,353
Population
35,049
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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