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Lake Arrowhead.
Lake Arrowhead is an unincorporated community in San Bernardino County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Lake Arrowhead
Lake Arrowhead is a community of 10,746 people in California. The median household income is $95,236, median rent runs about $1,875 per month, and median home values are around $596,500. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.
Lake Arrowhead at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
49.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Foreign-Born
14.0%
Broadband Internet
98.2%
of households
Median household income
Demographics14.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Lake Arrowhead: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lake Arrowhead, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (36.8%), and 19.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.4%
of residents
65 and Older
25.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
20.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.5%
of households
Married Couples
57.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.35
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 8% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Lake Arrowhead
In Lake Arrowhead, rent runs 8% below the CA average, and home values are 19% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,429
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
83.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1977
median year built
Vacant Homes
61.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $530,341 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Lake Arrowhead and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in San Bernardino County, which includes Lake Arrowhead, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Lake Arrowhead: San Bernardino County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
San Bernardino County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Lake Arrowhead is less than 1% of San Bernardino County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Lake Arrowhead Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area
Commute37 min avg
How Lake Arrowhead residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lake Arrowhead, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 55% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 mi
San Bernardino International Airport (SBD)
Regional airport · few flights26k passengers boarded in 2025
- 27 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 73 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 35% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office, which covers Lake Arrowhead, runs 35% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
444.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,113.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 61 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
San Bernardino County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In San Bernardino County, which includes Lake Arrowhead, the most common type is high wind, with 61 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61 | Flash Flood | $4.8M |
| 2024 | 86 | High Wind | $16.4M |
| 2023 | 106 | High Wind | $4.0M |
| 2022 | 123 | High Wind | $12.1M |
| 2021 | 113 | Excessive Heat | $293,000 |
| 2020 | 78 | Excessive Heat | $298,000 |
| 2019 | 99 | Excessive Heat | $6.3M |
| 2018 | 66 | Flash Flood | $1.3M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
194 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
San Bernardino County, county-wide
Lake Arrowhead is less than 1% of San Bernardino County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality77 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in San Bernardino County, which includes Lake Arrowhead, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
77
Good Days
46
per year
Moderate Days
209
per year
Unhealthy Days
43
per year
San Bernardino County, county-wide
Lake Arrowhead is less than 1% of San Bernardino County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate80°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lake Arrowhead has mild summers (avg high 80°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/54°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
37.7"
Annual Snowfall
22.4"
Hot Days/Year
11
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
105
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
35
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 29°F | 8.36" |
| Feb | 45°F | 30°F | 9.87" |
| Mar | 52°F | 32°F | 5.17" |
| Apr | 60°F | 36°F | 2.76" |
| May | 67°F | 41°F | 1.15" |
| Jun | 76°F | 49°F | 0.26" |
| Jul | 81°F | 57°F | 0.12" |
| Aug | 82°F | 57°F | 0.13" |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 0.31" |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 2.06" |
| Nov | 52°F | 34°F | 2.37" |
| Dec | 43°F | 29°F | 5.17" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lake Arrowhead
Lake Arrowhead has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.0%
of residents
Mountains Community Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
St Bernardine Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.4 mi away · San Bernardino
Community Hospital of San Bernardino
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.1 mi away · San Bernardino
Loma Linda VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 14.1 mi away · Loma Linda
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education21.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lake Arrowhead
Lake Arrowhead's student/teacher ratio is 21.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 37.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lake Arrowhead (within 15 miles)
California State University-San Bernardino
8.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 15,023 students · in-state tuition $8,524 · 71% graduate · median earnings $61,951 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 12,234 students · in-state tuition $1,185 · 22% graduate · median earnings $43,912 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,049 students · in-state tuition $62,682 · 70% graduate · median earnings $80,659 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 909 students · in-state tuition $21,032 · 94% graduate · median earnings $99,540 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, 26 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lake Arrowhead
Lake Arrowhead has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (26 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
26 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
National Park
81 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lake Arrowhead
Lake Arrowhead Branch Library
27235 Highway 189, Blue Jay
Cities Near Lake Arrowhead
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Lake Arrowhead FAQ
Is Lake Arrowhead, California affordable?⌄
Lake Arrowhead's median rent is $1,875/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $95,236/year. Median home value is $596,500.
Is Lake Arrowhead, California safe?⌄
Lake Arrowhead is policed by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 444 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1113 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lake Arrowhead, California?⌄
San Bernardino County, which includes Lake Arrowhead, has an unemployment rate of 5.4%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lake Arrowhead, California?⌄
The cost of living in Lake Arrowhead is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,875/month and median household income is $95,236/year. The median home value is $596,500. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lake Arrowhead, California?⌄
The average commute in Lake Arrowhead is 37 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from