At a Glance
Median Income
$88,147
$52,386 per capita
Home Value
$545,100
Zillow: $532,674
Median Rent
$1,739/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
469/100K
2,399/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.3%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
320 sunny days/yr
How Lake Arrowhead Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Arrowhead's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Arrowhead a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Arrowhead residents earn a median household income of $88,147 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,386. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Arrowhead is $545,100 , 93% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $532,674. Median rent is $1,739/month, with 36.3% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Lake Arrowhead reports 469 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,399/100K.
Education
36.3% of adults in Lake Arrowhead hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Arrowhead has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population10,746
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density608/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,147
Per Capita$52,386
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
B
Home Value$545,100
Rent$1,739
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$532,674
Housing Units11,616
Rent Burden36.3%
Crime
F
Violent469/100K
Property2,399/100K
Health
Obesity31.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days320/yr
Rain37.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation5,199 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.3%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+16.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute38 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries67
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Arrowhead was built in 1977.
20.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.