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Lake Arrowhead, ME
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Lake Arrowhead, ME
At a Glance
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)
Is Lake Arrowhead a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lake Arrowhead residents earn a median household income of $84,221 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,302. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,870 business establishments, including 801 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Arrowhead is $226,400 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $377,301. Median rent is $2,120/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Lake Arrowhead reports 369 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 3% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,526/100K.
Education
20.6% of adults in Lake Arrowhead hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Arrowhead has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.