California · Metropolitan Area
Arcadia is a mid-size city in California with a population of 55,550. Residents earn $116,142 per year, which is 55% above the national average.
Based on current data, Arcadia receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Arcadia offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Arcadia is $116,142, which is significantly higher than the national average — 55% above $75,149. This places Arcadia among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Arcadia is $1,336,500, making it a premium housing market at 374% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,118 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 11.5x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Arcadia is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 104 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,000 per 100,000, near the national average.
Arcadia is a highly educated community — 57.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Arcadia enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 42.5% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 57.5% |
| 329% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $116,142 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $57,951 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,607 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,528 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 572,385 |
| County GDP | $1,002,965M |
| Restaurants | 24,882 |
| Healthcare | 37,635 |
| Retail | 29,130 |
| Manufacturing | 10,448 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,469 |
| 199% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.78% |
| Commute Time | 30.3 min |
| Work from Home | 21.2% |
| Census Median | $1,336,500 |
| 374% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,398,905 |
| Median List Price | $1,289,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,289,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $655 |
| Homes Sold | 31 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.9% |
| Price Drops | 13.9% |
| Inventory | 108 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,118 |
| 82% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,364 |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,469 |
| 199% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.78% |
| Obesity | 16.4% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 3.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.6% |
| Asthma | 7.2% |
| COPD | 2.9% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.9% |
| Depression | 14.7% |
| Mental Distress | 12.6% |
| Physical Distress | 9.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,746/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37,635 |
| Total Violent | 103.5/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Murder | 1.7/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Rape | 12.1/100K |
| Robbery | 41.4/100K |
| Assault | 48.3/100K |
| Total Property | 2,000.0/100K |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 476.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,447.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 75.9/100K |
| Arson | 3.5/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 817 |
| FEMA Disasters | 1,001 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 15.7 inches |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Area | 10.9 sq mi (28.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,082/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1327°N, 118.0363°W |
| County FIPS | 06037 |
Winner: Democrat by 32.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 57.8% |
| 72% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,082/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 21 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 23 |
| Public Libraries | 258 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37,635 |
| Restaurants | 24,882 |
| Retail Stores | 29,130 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 817 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 1,001 |
| Avg Commute | 30.3 min |
| Work from Home | 21.2% |