Lemons
U.S. city average · May 2026January 1980 – May 2026 · 538 monthly observations · BLS series APU0000711412.
As of May 2026, lemons cost $2.09 per lb at the U.S. city average — up 2.9% from the prior month and up 10.2% over the past year. This is the average shelf price reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, not an estimate.
That sits 18% below the record high of $2.56 set in October 2018, and 261% above the record low of $0.58 in February 1980. BLS has published this price monthly since January 1980 (538 observations).
FAQ
How much do lemons cost right now?
As of May 2026, lemons averaged $2.09 per lb across U.S. cities, per BLS CPI Average Price Data.
Are lemons getting more expensive?
Lemons are ▲ 2.9% versus the prior month and ▲ 10.2% versus a year ago (May 2026).
What is the highest price lemons have reached?
The record high is $2.56 per lb, set in October 2018; the record low is $0.58 in February 1980.
Where does this lemons price data come from?
From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI Average Price Data program, retrieved via the BLS Public Data API. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.