What are the schools like in Arcadia, CA?

Arcadia is served primarily by Arcadia Unified. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 24.6:1.

What is the median household income in Arcadia?

The median household income in Arcadia, CA is $108,214 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.

What is the weather like in Arcadia, CA?

Arcadia has an average high temperature of 68.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.4 inches.

Arcadia, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Arcadia, CA affordable or expensive?

Arcadia's cost of living index is 116, where 100 represents the national average. This means Arcadia is 16% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,306,700 and the median rent is $1,997 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Arcadia, CA?

Arcadia has a violent crime rate of 230.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2820.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Arcadia, CA a Good Place to Live?

Arcadia is a mid-sized city of 56,181 in California, with a median household income of $108,214 and a 5.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 116 (US average = 100), which is 16% above the national average.

Strengths: Arcadia stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Arcadia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Arcadia city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 115.5

Arcadia's overall cost of living index is 115.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Arcadia costs roughly 16% more than the average American city.

Metric	Arcadia, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,306,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,997	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$108,214	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Arcadia's violent crime rate is 230.4 per 100,000 residents — 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

230.4 /100k

Property Crime

2820.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Arcadia is served primarily by Arcadia Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 24.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Arcadia, CA	National Avg
School District	Arcadia Unified	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	24.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	54.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Arcadia sees average highs of 68.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 19.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Arcadia, CA
Average High — January	68.6°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	19.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Arcadia, CA	National Avg
Population	56,181	—
Median Age	44.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	27.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.5%	18.9%
Asian	57.1%	6.3%
Under 18	21.0%	22.2%
65 and over	19.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Arcadia

Arcadia, CA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

91006 91007

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arcadia, CA affordable or expensive?

Arcadia's cost of living index is 116, where 100 is the national average. That puts Arcadia roughly 16% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,306,700 and median rent is $1,997/month.

What is the crime rate in Arcadia, CA?

Arcadia's violent crime rate is 230.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2820.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Arcadia?

Public schools in Arcadia are operated by Arcadia Unified. The district has 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 24.6:1. 54.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Arcadia, CA a good place to live?

Arcadia, CA has a population of 56,181, a median household income of $108,214, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Arcadia?

Arcadia averages 68.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Arcadia?

Arcadia, CA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 91006, 91007.

What is the population of Arcadia?

The population of Arcadia, California is 56,181 with a median age of 44.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Arcadia?

Key numbers for living in Arcadia: cost of living index 116 (100 = US average), median home $1,306,700, median household income $108,214, crime index 90 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Arcadia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.