Lemon Tree, Mesa, CA
Lemon Tree — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Lemon Tree, Mesa, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Lemon Tree Neighborhood Overview
Lemon Tree is a neighborhood in Mesa, Arizona, situated within the 85201 ZIP code. The area presents a distinct housing profile, characterized by a relatively low homeownership rate of 36.2% and a correspondingly high renter-occupied rate of 63.8%. This indicates a market where rental properties are a dominant feature. The median home value is $251,800, with homes averaging 1,025 square feet in size, suggesting a stock of more compact, affordable housing options compared to larger suburban homes.
The financial landscape of Lemon Tree shows interesting contrasts. The reported median household income is $124,136, which is notably higher than the Census median household income of $57,684 for the area. This disparity may reflect different data sources or methodologies. For renters, the median gross rent is $1,231 per month. Recent mortgage activity, with 856 total HMDA loan originations, shows a strong preference for conventional financing, which accounted for 670 of these loans, followed by 138 FHA loans and 47 VA loans.
As a Main market tier neighborhood, Lemon Tree offers accessible entry points into the Mesa housing market. The combination of a median home value under $252,000 and a significant rental market shapes its character as a practical and financially diverse community within the city.
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Lemon Tree Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $252K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $58K |
| Homeownership Rate | 36.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 63.8% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 6.4% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Market Tier | Main |
| Primary ZIP Code | 85201 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 856 |
| VA Loan Originations | 47 |
| VA Loan Share | 5.5% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $396K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 670 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 138 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Lemon Tree, Mesa
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Lemon Tree
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-05-26