Maine · Metropolitan Area
Lake Arrowhead is a small town in Maine with a population of 3,273. Residents earn $84,221 per year, which is 12% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Arrowhead receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Lake Arrowhead stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lake Arrowhead is $84,221, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. 9.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average 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 $226,400, 20% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $2,120 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Lake Arrowhead has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches, including 80.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $84,221 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,302 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,189 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,535 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 8,870 |
| County GDP | $13,650M |
| Restaurants | 801 |
| Healthcare | 597 |
| Retail | 823 |
| Manufacturing | 256 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,071 |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.68% |
| Commute Time | 38.3 min |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |
| Census Median | $226,400 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $399,900 |
| Median List Price | $399,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $340 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 27.3% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,120 |
| 82% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,108 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,186 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,951 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,190 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,071 |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.68% |
| Obesity | 34.1% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% |
| Asthma | 13.5% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% |
| Depression | 28.3% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,331/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 597 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.1 inches |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 80.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 311 ft (95 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 628/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6617°N, 70.7420°W |
| County FIPS | 23031 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.6% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 628/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 30 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 597 |
| Restaurants | 801 |
| Retail Stores | 823 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 38.3 min |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |