Moving in Lemon Grove, CA
Lemon Grove is a small, stable city: 92.3% of residents lived in the same house a year earlier, the highest rate in this guide, so moves here are often long-time homeowners relocating. A roll-off container in the street requires an encroachment permit, applied for in person at City Hall.
Facts checked November 6, 2026. Independent guide; not a moving company.
At a glance
- Population (2025 est.)
- 27,936
- Owner-occupied homes
- 52.5% (2020–2024)
- Same house a year earlier
- 92.3%
- Area
- 3.88 square miles
- Main routes
- SR-94, SR-125
How much do movers cost in Lemon Grove?
HireAHelper's San Diego-area data (October 2026) shows two movers at about $150 an hour and a median full-service local move of about $973. Long-time households tend to have more to move, so a house that's been lived in for decades often runs past the median, mostly in packing time.
Do you need a permit for a roll-off container in Lemon Grove?
Yes. Lemon Grove requires an encroachment permit for any work in the city right-of-way and lists roll-off trash containers specifically. Submit the application and initial fees or deposit in person at City Hall, 3232 Main Street; Engineering and Public Works is at 619-825-3810.
For oversize or heavy loads, the City issues a transportation permit for $16 with a certificate of insurance of at least $1 million naming the City.
How do you get to and from Lemon Grove?
SR-94 and SR-125 serve the city, and the Orange Line trolley stops at Lemon Grove Depot and Massachusetts Avenue. At under four square miles, most local moves inside the city involve very little drive time.
What should downsizers moving out of Lemon Grove plan for?
Long-time owners moving out often need packing help, junk removal and storage at once. Our junk removal guide explains disposal options, and our senior moving guide covers downsizing.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I apply for an encroachment permit in Lemon Grove?
In person at City Hall, 3232 Main Street, with the application and initial fees or deposit.
How much is a transportation permit in Lemon Grove?
$16, plus a certificate of insurance of at least $1 million naming the City as additional insured.
What highways serve Lemon Grove?
SR-94 and SR-125, plus the Orange Line trolley.
How big is Lemon Grove?
3.88 square miles, with about 27,936 residents (2025 estimate).