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Arcadia Area Facts

  • Arcadia has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Arcadia crime rates are 17% higher than the California average
  • Cost of living in Arcadia is 62% higher than the California average
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Arcadia, CA - A Magnificent Place User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 23, 2012) I have lived in Arcadia, California for about 15 years and I can say that it is certainly a magnificent place. It is a perfect place to visit or to live in and excellent for the whole family as well. One of the main reasons Arcadia, California shines with greatness is its communi ...Read More ty of wonderful residents. The friendliness they show to each other and to visitors is amazing along with a warmth welcoming. Along with the great of people of Arcadia, the entertainment aspect doesn't fall far behind either.

The entertainment that Arcadia, California features has something for everyone. From going to the beach to going to the theater or shows, you can rest easy that there will also be something to do with the whole family. The beach is just a short distance from Arcadia and you can also visit the great mountains and the desert that surrounds the great city of Arcadia. Here at Arcadia, we also offer an array of parks that everybody can enjoy. The beautiful green landscape is one of the main attractions of Arcadia, California.

There are also amusements parks in Arcadia that have fun activities and rides, perfect for the kiddies. Arcadia, California also has sports venues for those sports enthusiasts. The different sports venues are meant to cater to fans of football, basketball, baseball and so much more. Aside from these entertainment venues, we also have a variety of elegant restaurants and shopping malls. In the end, whatever you decide to do, you can be certain that our great city of Arcadia, California will have what you are looking for. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Arcadia? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Arcadia County Park
      Outside Gym
      Holly Avenue Park
      Bonita Park
      Fairview Avenue Park
      Newcastle Park
      Tierra Verde Park
      Tierra Verde Park

      Entertainment

      Arcadia High School Salter Stadium
      Performing Arts Center
      Arcadia Heritage Museum
      AMC Santa Anita 16
      Bowlero
      EXP Barcadia
      The "M"
      SMG Monrovia

      Food & Drink

      El Pollo Loco
      Peacock Donut
      The Pond
      Carl's Jr.
      Subway
      In-N-Out Burger
      Valley Liquor and Fine Wines
      Yogurtland

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Arcadia? Of all people who commute, 2.7% take public transportation in Arcadia.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Arcadia? The cost of living in Arcadia is 226/100 - which is 62% higher than California.
      Arcadia
      226

      126% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Arcadia? Arcadia crime rates are 3,327, which are 17% higher than California
      Total Crime
      3,327 per 100k people

      46% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 31

      46% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Arcadia? The median income in Arcadia is $95,736 which is 50% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $95,73673% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $45,82654% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      40% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Arcadia a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Methodist Hospital of Southern California

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Foothill Allergy

      C Housing

      What are Arcadia home prices? Arcadia home prices are $1,136,700 - which is 178% higher than California
      Median home value
      $1,136,700515% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,70079% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      5% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Arcadia have good schools? The Arcadia graduation rate is 91% - which is 14% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      74%

      53% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      22:1

      40% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Arcadia a good place to live? Arcadia has an overall rating of 84% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      84%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      94%

      7 total surveys

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