Lake Arrowhead, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · York County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
3,273 Population 628/sq mi density
$84,221 Median Income $28,302 per capita
$226,400 Home Value $377,301 Zillow
$2,120 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$84,221 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$226,400 home value, $2,120/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Arrowhead, ME

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,221
12% above
$28,302 per capita
Home Value
$226,400
20% below
Zillow: $377,301
Median Rent
$2,120/mo
82% above
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
39% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

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)

Income
112%
Home Value
80%
Rent
182%
Poverty
75%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Arrowhead a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 1.8% (50% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population3,273
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density628/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans11.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$84,221
Per Capita$28,302
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$13,650M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189

Housing

A+
Home Value$226,400
Rent$2,120
Ownership95.1%
Zillow$377,301
Housing Units1,152
Rent Burden18.8%

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,331/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain52.1 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation311 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute38 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries30

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Arrowhead was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Sanford Seacoast Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 801 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.