At a Glance
Median Income
$116,142
$57,951 per capita
Home Value
$1,336,500
Zillow: $1,398,905
Median Rent
$2,118/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
143/100K
2,289/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.8%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
16.4%
7.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Arcadia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arcadia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arcadia a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arcadia residents earn a median household income of $116,142 , which is 55% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,951. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arcadia is $1,336,500 , 374% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,398,905. Median rent is $2,118/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Arcadia reports 143 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,289/100K. The murder rate is 1.7/100K.
Education
57.8% of adults in Arcadia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% above the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arcadia has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population55,550
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density5,082/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$116,142
Per Capita$57,951
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
F
Home Value$1,336,500
Rent$2,118
Ownership58.5%
Zillow$1,398,905
Housing Units21,162
Rent Burden33.3%
Crime
F
Violent143/100K
Property2,289/100K
Murder1.7/100K
Assault65/100K
Burglary511/100K
Health
Obesity16.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking7.4%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain15.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation453 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.8%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+21.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries258
Did You Know?
The median home in Arcadia was built in 1964.
21.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.
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