California · Metropolitan Area
Lake Arrowhead is a small city in California with a population of 10,746. Residents earn $88,147 per year, which is 17% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Arrowhead receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Lake Arrowhead offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lake Arrowhead is $88,147, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Lake Arrowhead is $545,100, making it a premium housing market at 93% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,739 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Lake Arrowhead experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches, including 22.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 76.3% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 23.7% |
| 77% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $88,147 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,386 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,565 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $116,511 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 148,394 |
| County GDP | $351,753M |
| Restaurants | 8,853 |
| Healthcare | 13,951 |
| Retail | 9,811 |
| Manufacturing | 4,357 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,097 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.85% |
| Commute Time | 38.3 min |
| Work from Home | 20.6% |
| Census Median | $545,100 |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $532,674 |
| Median List Price | $662,499 |
| Median List Price | $662,499 |
| $/Sq Ft | $342 |
| Homes Sold | 37 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.3% |
| Price Drops | 16.2% |
| Inventory | 297 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,739 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,049 |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,097 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.85% |
| Obesity | 31.3% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.2% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,325/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13,951 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 238 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.7 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 22.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,199 ft (1,585 m) |
| Area | 17.7 sq mi (45.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 608/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2540°N, 117.1781°W |
| County FIPS | 06059 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.3% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 608/sq mi |
| Total Area | 17.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 67 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13,951 |
| Restaurants | 8,853 |
| Retail Stores | 9,811 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 238 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 38.3 min |
| Work from Home | 20.6% |