Livability Score

77
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (11) A+
Joker's Koffee
Coffee Shop
Honeyboba
Coffee Shop
Sharetea
Coffee Shop
85°C
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Goldstein's Bagel Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Half & Half Tea Express
Coffee Shop
AU79 Tea House
Coffee Shop
Ten Ren's Tea Time
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Monrovia Coffee Co
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Bean Town
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Red
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Basileia Café Theater
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) A+
Arcadia High School Salter Stadium
Stadium
Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Arcadia Heritage Museum
Museum
AMC Santa Anita 16
Cinema
Bowlero
Bowling Alley
EXP Barcadia
Bowling Alley
The "M"
Attraction
SMG Monrovia
Cinema
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Sierra Madre Memorial Cannon
Attraction
Creative Arts Group
Theatre Arts
Bowlero
Bowling Alley
Monrovia Historical Museum
Museum
Wisteria Vine, Worlds Largest Blossoming Plant
Attraction
Toyota Speedway at Irwindale
Stadium
Duarte Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (16) D-
El Pollo Loco
Fast Food
Peacock Donut
Fast Food
The Pond
Sweets
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
In-N-Out Burger
Fast Food
Valley Liquor and Fine Wines
Alcohol
Yogurtland
Sweets
Baja Fresh
Fast Food
Ding Tea
Beverages
Fatburger
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Panda Express
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Rubio's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Flame Broiler
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Fluff Ice
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (4) A+
Arcadia Community Center
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
New Gym
Gym
Tae Kwon Do
Gym
Palmela Park Gym
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Duarte Community Center
Community Centre
Duarte Fitness Center
Gym
Duarte Senior Center
Community Centre
Hidden Strength Gym
Gym
Groceries (8) F
Claros Italian Market
Grocery Store
Arcadia Supermarket
Grocery Store
JJ Bakery
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
99 Ranch Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Baja Ranch
Grocery Store
AM Donut & Yogurt
Bakery
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Merengue Bakery and Cafe
Bakery
Vons
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Valu Food Wholesalers
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Albertson's
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
JJ Bakery 小雅屋
Bakery
Parks (27) A+
Arcadia County Park
Park
Outside Gym
Playground
Holly Avenue Park
Park
Bonita Park
Park
Fairview Avenue Park
Park
Newcastle Park
Park
Tierra Verde Park
Park
Tierra Verde Park
Park
Forest Avenue Park
Park
Santa Anita Park
Park
Eisenhower Memorial Park
Park
Baldwin Stocker Park
Park
Camino Grove Park
Park
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Park
Tripolis Park
Park
Bicentennial Park
Park
Lucinda Garcia Park
Park
Hugo Reid Park
Park
Orange Grove Park
Park
Highland Oaks Park
Park
Michillinda Park
Park
Michillinda Playground
Playground
Temple City Park
Park
Temple City Park Playground
Playground
Longden Avenue Park
Park
Shops (21) C+
Unik
Convenience Store
99 Cents Only Stores
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Forever 21
Clothing
Westfield Santa Anita Mall
Mall
JCPenney
Department Store
Macy's
Department Store
Uniqlo
Clothing
Nordstrom
Department Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
The Arboretum Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Burlington
Department Store
Burlington
Department Store
Daiso Japan
Discount Store
ampm
Convenience Store
PetSmart
Pets
Lowe's Outlet
Home Improvement
T-Mobile
Electronics
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Burlington
Department Store
Noble Jewelers
Fashion
Fashion Gal
Clothing
Eye Exam of California
Optician
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.7% take public transportation in Arcadia.
Public Transit Stops (93)
Stops & Stations A+
Huntington Drive at Police Station
Bus Stop
Metro 79
Bus Stop
Huntington Drive at Methodist Hospital
Bus Stop
Metro 79
Bus Stop
264 / Altadena
Bus Stop
264 / City of Hope
Bus Stop
Huntington Drive at West of Centennial
Bus Stop
Metro 79
Bus Stop
Metro 79;Foothill Transit 187
Bus Stop
City Hall Parking Lot
Bus Stop
Metro 79;Foothill Transit 187
Bus Stop
Huntington Drive at East of Holly Avenue
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 187
Bus Stop
Metro 79; Foothill Transit 187
Bus Stop
Metro 79;Foothill Transit 187
Bus Stop
Huntington Drive at West of Holly Avenue
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 187
Bus Stop
Metro 79;Foothill Transit 187
Bus Stop
Huntington & Santa Anita Eastbound
Bus Stop
Metro 79
Bus Stop
Foothill Transit 187
Bus Stop
Metro 79
Bus Stop
Westbound Santa Clara Street, West of 1st Avenue
Bus Stop
Arcadia
Transit Station
Foothill Transit 187
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.7% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Arcadia is 226/100 - which is 62% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime C-

Arcadia crime rates are 3,310 per 100k, which is 16% higher than California
Property Crime
3,050 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
260 crimes per 100k B
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employment A+

The median income in Arcadia is $95,736 - which is 50% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$95,736 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.8% B+
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health D+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Methodist Hospital of Southern California
Hospital
Arcadia Police Department
Police
Premier Dental Esthetics
Dentist
Dr. James Crabtree
Dentist
Foothill Allergy
Doctor
Dr. Steven J. Hwang
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS minute clinic
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Monrovia Modern Dentistry
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #47
Fire Station
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #5
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Children's Optical
Doctor
West Coast Dental
Dentist
Monrovia Fire Department
Fire Station
Sierra Madre Police Department
Police
Sierra Madre Fire Department
Fire Station
Monrovia Police Department
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing C

Arcadia home prices are $1,136,700 - which is 178% higher than California
Home Price
$1,136,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
11.9x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Arcadia graduation rate is 91% - which is 14% higher than California
School Test Scores
74% B
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (20) B-
First Avenue Middle
Holy Angels School
Holly Avenue Elementary
Richard Henry Dana Middle
Barnhart School
Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)
Arcadia Christian School
Baldwin Stocker Elementary
Camino Grove Elementary
Method Schools K-8
Foothills Middle
Montessori Academy Of Arcadia
Arcadia Children'S Educational Center
Hugo Reid Elementary
Longley Way Elementary
Wonder Years Montessori
Angela Preschool & Kindergarten
Monroe Elementary
Highland Oaks Elementary
All Seasons Childrens Learning Center
Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet
Calvary Road Baptist Academy
Plymouth Elementary
Sierra Madre Community Nursery School
Mayflower Elementary
High Schools (4) A+
Arcadia High
Arroyo Pacific Academy
Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)
Monrovia High
Method Schools High
Temple City High
Calvary Road Baptist Academy
Foothill Preparatory School
Excellence In Education Academy
La Salle High School
Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park Ii
Opportunities For Learning - Baldwin Park
Opportunities For Learning - Duarte
Arroyo High
Opportunities For Learning - Duarte
Alverno Heights Academy
Mountain Park
Canyon Oaks High
Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center
Temple City Alternative
San Gabriel Academy
Learning Works
Learning Works
San Marino High
El Monte Union High School Community Day
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ratings A+

Arcadia has an overall rating of 84% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes A+
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Arcadia, CA Area Guide

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  • Arcadia has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Arcadia crime rates are 16% 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 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 3,310, which are 16% higher than California
      Total Crime
      3,310 per 100k people

      42% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 31

      42% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      72%

      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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