At a Glance
Median Income
$83,125
$51,041 per capita
Home Value
$305,200
Zillow: $260,218
Bachelor's Degree+
43.0%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
13.4% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Arrowhead residents earn a median household income of $83,125 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,041. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,939 business establishments, including 217 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Arrowhead is $305,200 , 8% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $260,218. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Education
43.0% of adults in Lake Arrowhead hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% above the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Arrowhead has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population832
Median Age68.4 yrs
Density157/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,125
Per Capita$51,041
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$5,836M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094
Housing
A+
Home Value$305,200
Rent
Ownership98.6%
Zillow$260,218
Housing Units711
Rent Burden26.8%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,999/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain31.3 in/yr
Elevation983 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.0%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute44 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Arrowhead was built in 1998.
18.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wittman Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 217 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.