salaryRent is lower than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.7 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most households rent (60%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,320 a year. That is $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 114 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lemon Hill?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lemon Hill
| Size | Lemon Hill | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,217 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,497 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,895 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,803 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lemon Hill overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Lemon Hill, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lemon Hill
Life in Lemon Hill
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lemon Hill?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $795 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $349,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,990 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lemon Hill, CA?
Renting in Lemon Hill costs a median of about $1,633 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Lemon Hill?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,320 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lemon Hill cheap or expensive?
Lemon Hill is rated Expensive: rent takes 37.3% of the typical household income of $52,590. It ranks 114th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lemon Hill?
The median homeowner in Lemon Hill pays $2,162 a year in property taxes, about 0.62% of the median home value.
Is Lemon Hill more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Lemon Hill?
The median home value in Lemon Hill is $349,900, about 6.7 times the typical yearly household income.
15,312 people live in Lemon Hill. Numbers are typical (middle) values.