City safety & data profile

Lake ArrowheadCA

Lake Arrowhead, CA is a 12K-resident city in San Bernardino County with a median household income of $95,236.

San Bernardino County, California. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Lake Arrowhead, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Lake Arrowhead has a population larger than 15% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $596,500, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

12K
Population
Top 85%
By size
$95,236
Median income
$596,500
Median home
11.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Lake Arrowhead

Lake Arrowhead posts a median household income higher than 65% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Lake Arrowhead area.

Top 35%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Lake Arrowhead

Where Lake Arrowhead income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$95,236 Top 35% higher than 65% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. CA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Lake Arrowhead, CA beyond the headline numbers

Lake Arrowhead sits inside San Bernardino County, California, at roughly 34.25°N, -117.19°W. Population 12,424, $95,236 median household income. Median home value $596,500, median rent $1,875. Poverty rate 11.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Lake Arrowhead's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 37.9%, then short sleep duration at 33.3%. 1 hospital in/around Lake Arrowhead, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Lake Arrowhead from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
12,424
Lake Arrowhead
Median Income
$95,236
+40% vs avg
Median Home Value
$596,500
+162% vs avg
Median Age
49.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (San Bernardino County) - Lake Arrowhead's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
2.2M+7%
Median Income
$85,478+58%
Median Home Value
$505,000+127%
Poverty Rate
13.3%-29%
Unemployment
7%-51%

Economics

Economics indicators for Lake Arrowhead, CA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,875/mo
Poverty Rate
11.1% -22% vs avg
Unemployment 3.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 37.9%
Work From Home 21.1%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 66.8%
African American 2.3%
Asian 3%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
37.9%
Short Sleep Duration
33.3%
Obesity
31.5%
Physical Inactivity
20.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
16%
Binge Drinking
15%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.4%
Diabetes
12.1%
Current Smoking
11.6%
Current Asthma
10.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 65.3%
Annual Checkup 75.2%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
7.7%
Lack of Health Insurance
7.2%
Stroke
3.8%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Lake Arrowhead, CA? ▼
Lake Arrowhead, CA has a population of 12,424 people, located in San Bernardino County, California.
What is the median household income in Lake Arrowhead? ▼
The median household income in Lake Arrowhead, CA is $95,236 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 11.1%.
What is the median home value in Lake Arrowhead? ▼
The median home value in Lake Arrowhead, CA is $596,500. Median rent is $1,875/month.
What are the top health concerns in Lake Arrowhead? ▼
The top health indicators in Lake Arrowhead include High Blood Pressure (37.9%), Short Sleep Duration (33.3%), Obesity (31.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Lake Arrowhead? ▼
Lake Arrowhead has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Lake Arrowhead? ▼
The median age in Lake Arrowhead, CA is 49.5 years. 37.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Lake Arrowhead, CA is located in San Bernardino County, California. With a population of 12K and a $95,236 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Lake Arrowhead area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Lake Arrowhead's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (San Bernardino County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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