What are the schools like in Lake Arrowhead, ME?

School district data for Lake Arrowhead is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Lake Arrowhead?

The median household income in Lake Arrowhead, ME is $80,819 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

What is the weather like in Lake Arrowhead, ME?

Lake Arrowhead has an average high temperature of 29.4°F in January and 80.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 80.9 inches.

Lake Arrowhead, ME Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lake Arrowhead, ME affordable or expensive?

Lake Arrowhead's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lake Arrowhead is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $209,000 and the median rent is $1,850 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lake Arrowhead, ME?

Lake Arrowhead has a violent crime rate of 94.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 951.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lake Arrowhead, ME a Good Place to Live?

Lake Arrowhead is a small town of 2,896 in Maine, with a median household income of $80,819 and a 1.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Lake Arrowhead stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Lake Arrowhead is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lake Arrowhead 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: 101.5

Lake Arrowhead's overall cost of living index is 101.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lake Arrowhead costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lake Arrowhead, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$209,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,850	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,819	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lake Arrowhead's violent crime rate is 94.9 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

94.9 /100k

Property Crime

951.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Lake Arrowhead, ME	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lake Arrowhead sees average highs of 29.4°F in January and 80.3°F in July, with 52.1 inches of annual precipitation and 80.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lake Arrowhead, ME
Average High — January	29.4°F
Average High — July	80.3°F
Annual Precipitation	52.1"
Annual Snowfall	80.9"

Demographics

Metric	Lake Arrowhead, ME	National Avg
Population	2,896	—
Median Age	34.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	37.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.8%	22.2%
65 and over	5.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cornish, ME 10 mi Standish, ME 11 mi Steep Falls, ME 11 mi Kezar Falls, ME 12 mi Alfred, ME 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Lake Arrowhead

Lake Arrowhead, ME is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

04048 04061

Lake Arrowhead vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Arrowhead, ME affordable or expensive?

Lake Arrowhead's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lake Arrowhead roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $209,000 and median rent is $1,850/month.

What is the crime rate in Lake Arrowhead, ME?

Lake Arrowhead's violent crime rate is 94.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 951.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lake Arrowhead?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Lake Arrowhead, ME a good place to live?

Lake Arrowhead, ME has a population of 2,896, a median household income of $80,819, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%. 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 Lake Arrowhead?

Lake Arrowhead averages 29.4°F in January and 80.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.1 inches with about 80.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lake Arrowhead?

Lake Arrowhead, ME is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 04048, 04061.

What is the population of Lake Arrowhead?

The population of Lake Arrowhead, Maine is 2,896 with a median age of 34.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lake Arrowhead?

Key numbers for living in Lake Arrowhead: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $209,000, median household income $80,819, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lake Arrowhead side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.