Lemon Grove, CA: Homes for Sale & Neighborhood Guide
A small East County city known for its giant lemon, with the Orange Line trolley through downtown.
Lemon Grove is a city of 27,627 residents (2020 Census) in East County, incorporated on July 1, 1977, in ZIP 91945. It covers about 3.9 square miles. In September 2026 the 91945 median detached sale was $743,000 (GSDAR). Lemon Grove has about 5,840 detached homes and 3,430 attached homes such as condos, townhomes and apartments (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).
Boundary: approximate neighborhood outline by Jamile Storck and Jed Bratt. Map tiles © Esri, HERE, Garmin, USGS, NGA, EPA, USDA, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Lemon Grove Market · September 2026
ZIP 91945 · compared with September 2025
Source: Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® Local Market Update for 91945 (Lemon Grove), September 2026 (current as of Oct 5, 2026). Sept 2025 figures are as shown in the same report. All data from the San Diego MLS. Medians do not account for sale concessions. Small sample sizes can swing percentages.
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Living in Lemon Grove
The vibe
Lemon Grove was once orchards; in 1894 the San Diego Union called it “a sea of lemon trees.” By World War II most of the groves were gone and suburban neighborhoods took their place.
Source: Wikipedia, Lemon Grove, California.
Things to do
The World’s Biggest Lemon, about 3,000 pounds and 10 feet long, sits at Broadway and Lemon Grove Ave with the words “Best Climate On Earth” on its base. It started as a float in a 1928 Fourth of July parade.
Source: Wikipedia, Lemon Grove, California.
Schools
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary
Grades K-6
Monterey Heights Elementary
Grades K-6
Mt. Vernon Elementary
Grades K-6
San Altos Elementary
Grades K-6
San Miguel Elementary
Grades K-6
Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities
Grades 6-8
Mount Miguel Early College High
Grades 9-12
Ratings out of 10: ELA and math = % of students meeting or exceeding the 2025 CAASPP standard, divided by 10; overall = average of the two. Source: California Dept. of Education (caaspp-elpac.ets.org). School assignment changes, so confirm with the district before you buy.
Getting around
SR-94 and SR-125 serve the city, and the Orange Line trolley stops at Lemon Grove Depot and Massachusetts Avenue station.
Source: Wikipedia, Lemon Grove, California.
Neighborhood Insight
In 1931, Mexican American parents in Lemon Grove won Roberto Alvarez v. the Board of Trustees of the Lemon Grove School District, the first major successful lawsuit against school segregation. The World’s Biggest Lemon weighs about 3,000 pounds.
Source: Wikipedia, Lemon Grove, California.
Around Lemon Grove
Lemon Grove FAQ
Where is Lemon Grove?
Lemon Grove is in East County San Diego, south of La Mesa and west of Spring Valley, in ZIP 91945.
What was the median home price in Lemon Grove in September 2026?
For ZIP 91945, the September 2026 median sale price was $743,000 for detached homes and $475,000 for attached homes (GSDAR Local Market Update). These are ZIP-wide figures for 91945, which covers Lemon Grove.
How long are Lemon Grove homes taking to sell?
In September 2026, detached homes in 91945 sold in a median of 61 days and attached homes in 73 days (GSDAR).
Where is the giant lemon in Lemon Grove?
The World’s Biggest Lemon is at Broadway and Lemon Grove Ave, near the trolley station.
Which schools serve Lemon Grove?
Lemon Grove School District runs schools such as Lemon Grove Academy Elementary, Monterey Heights, Mt. Vernon, San Altos and San Miguel elementaries and Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities. Grossmont Union High serves high school students, and Mount Miguel High is nearby. Check your exact address with each district.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Lemon Grove?
Jamile Storck (DRE 01920597) and Jed Bratt (DRE 01891062) help buyers and sellers in Lemon Grove and across East County.
Neighborhoods Nearby
Twelve neighborhoods closest to Lemon Grove, with Sept 2026 median sale prices by ZIP from GSDAR.
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