Proudly marking 2007 as their 30th anniversary of incorporation, the city of Lemon Grove is often overlooked in the ever booming east county section of San Diego. Located just 10 miles from downtown, Lemon Grove was named during the early 1900's for its overwhelming amount of citrus crops.
Settling in Lemon Grove began in the late 1860's and the area was originally used for ranching purposes, consisting of vegetable growth, poultry farming, and sheep herding. Following the end of World War II, Lemon Grove quickly began to be urbanized and continues to grow today. Currently almost 30,000 people reside in Lemon Grove.
Priding themselves on the "Best Climate on Earth," Lemon Grove residents have a per capita income of just under $17,000. The average rainfall for the year is just under 15 inches and the average temperature ranges from 60 - 75 degrees year round. Most homes located in Lemon Grove are owner occupied and the current median home price is approximately $424,000.
Lemon Grove can be accessed via the 94 freeway, as well as the trolley. With two trolley stations, located on Massachusetts Boulevard and the intersection of Broadway and Lemon Grove Avenue, all of San Diego is just a short ride away.
The children of Lemon Grove are enjoying the benefits of a $12 million bond issued to upgrade local schools with updated technology, in addition to larger hallways. With 7 public elementary schools in Lemon Grove, improvements are being simultaneously planned and implemented in order to provide the children of the community with the best educational resources available.
Beyond its climatic appeal and prime location, Lemon Grove possesses a small town feel in the middle of the greater San Diego area. The city promotes community pride and offers several transitional services to make relocating to the are enjoyable.
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