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Living in
Lemon Hill.
Lemon Hill is an unincorporated community in Sacramento County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Lemon Hill
Living in Lemon Hill means settling into a dense, family-oriented neighborhood just south of Sacramento where affordability and accessibility are the main draws for most residents. The neighborhood is genuinely diverse: nearly 30% of residents are foreign-born, with significant Spanish-speaking, Asian, and Pacific Islander communities that shape the local culture and food scene, creating a vibrant everyday environment rather than a homogeneous suburb. The job market here is tied to the broader Sacramento region, so most residents commute 25 minutes or so to employment centers in the city or beyond, which is manageable but worth planning for if you're used to walking to work.
Lemon Hill at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
28.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
32.0%
Foreign-Born
27.7%
Broadband Internet
90.7%
of households
Population Growth
+1.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics27.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Lemon Hill: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lemon Hill, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (45.4%), and 31.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
34.4%
of residents
65 and Older
9.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
51.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.0%
of households
Married Couples
36.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.41
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 30% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Lemon Hill
In Lemon Hill, rent runs 30% below the CA average, and home values are 52% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
35.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,162
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
39.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1964
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Lemon Hill and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Sacramento County, which includes Lemon Hill, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Lemon Hill: Sacramento County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Sacramento County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Lemon Hill is less than 1% of Sacramento County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Lemon Hill Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA metro area
Commute25.2 min avg
How Lemon Hill residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lemon Hill, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 79 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 44% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, which covers Lemon Hill, runs 44% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
473.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,357.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Sacramento County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 11 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Sacramento County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Sacramento County, which includes Lemon Hill, the most common type is flood, with 11 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Flood | $20,000 |
| 2024 | 12 | Flood | None reported |
| 2023 | 21 | Flood | $268.0M |
| 2022 | 23 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 29 | Drought | None reported |
| 2020 | 13 | Drought | None reported |
| 2019 | 10 | Flood | $25,000 |
| 2018 | 10 | Heat | $110,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
221 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Sacramento County, county-wide
Lemon Hill is less than 1% of Sacramento County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Sacramento County, which includes Lemon Hill, is typically good — 198 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
198
per year
Moderate Days
162
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Sacramento County, county-wide
Lemon Hill is less than 1% of Sacramento County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 40°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lemon Hill has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 40°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
77°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
58°/40°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
18.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
76
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
15
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
58
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 39°F | 3.66" |
| Feb | 61°F | 42°F | 3.49" |
| Mar | 66°F | 45°F | 2.68" |
| Apr | 72°F | 47°F | 1.26" |
| May | 80°F | 52°F | 0.75" |
| Jun | 88°F | 57°F | 0.23" |
| Jul | 93°F | 59°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 92°F | 59°F | 0.04" |
| Sep | 89°F | 57°F | 0.09" |
| Oct | 79°F | 50°F | 0.85" |
| Nov | 65°F | 43°F | 1.66" |
| Dec | 56°F | 39°F | 3.43" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lemon Hill
Uninsured
8.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lemon Hill's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern Calif
Childrens · 2.5 mi away · Sacramento
University of California Davis Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.5 mi away · Sacramento
Sutter Center for Psychiatry
Psychiatric · 3.3 mi away · Sacramento
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education24.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lemon Hill
Lemon Hill's student/teacher ratio is 24.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 10.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
10.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lemon Hill (within 15 miles)
California State University-Sacramento
3.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 28,350 students · in-state tuition $9,014 · 73% graduate · median earnings $69,014 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 25,621 students · in-state tuition $1,288 · 25% graduate · median earnings $44,544 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 17,657 students · in-state tuition $1,288 · 19% graduate · median earnings $45,109 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 14,023 students · in-state tuition $1,288 · 23% graduate · median earnings $46,541 (10 yrs after entry)
Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc
9.7 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,214 students · 68% graduate · median earnings $53,540 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-California
11.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 751 students · in-state tuition $22,465 · 90% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, 44 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lemon Hill
Lemon Hill has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (44 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
44 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
52 mi awayEugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
57 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
65 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
71 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
72 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
74 mi awayPresidio of San Francisco
National Park Site
74 mi awayCities Near Lemon Hill
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Lemon Hill?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Lemon Hill FAQ
Is Lemon Hill, California affordable?⌄
Lemon Hill's median rent is $1,421/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $48,762/year. Median home value is $349,900.
Is Lemon Hill, California safe?⌄
Lemon Hill is policed by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 473 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1357 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lemon Hill, California?⌄
Sacramento County, which includes Lemon Hill, has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lemon Hill, California?⌄
The cost of living in Lemon Hill is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,421/month and median household income is $48,762/year. The median home value is $349,900. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lemon Hill, California?⌄
The average commute in Lemon Hill is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from