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Living in Lake Arrowhead

Lake Arrowhead is a city in the United States. At the end of 2020, Lake Arrowhead had a population of 9,741. At the end of 2024, unemployment in Lake Arrowhead reached 3.92%. Foreign residents numbered 1,488 at the end of 2024.

Lower unemployment than 62% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than any other American city that publishes it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Lake Arrowhead?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Lake Arrowhead.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Lake Arrowhead yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,617 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9Community estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

15.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,488 people of 9,741 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Lake Arrowhead is 3.9%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Lake Arrowhead 3.9%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary3,218 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)8Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate3.92 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Lake Arrowhead. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Lake Arrowhead. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Lake Arrowhead's nearest major airport was 17 km away.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km17 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataSBD3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Lake Arrowhead. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Lake Arrowhead.

Climate and air quality

The annual PM2.5 concentration measured 13.2 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Monthly mean temperatures were 2.5°C in January and 20.6°C in July. Lake Arrowhead's monthly precipitation totalled 212.3 mm in January and 3 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Lake Arrowhead average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND28°-2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Lake Arrowhead average monthly precipitation, mm065130195260212251131702973385260131JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Lake Arrowhead annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52513.2PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Lake Arrowhead is 13.2 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–14Lake Arrowhead 13.23 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean13.24 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData7Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 6.89 · Feb 7.17 · Mar 11.11 · Apr 15.56 · May 19.44 · Jun 24.67 · Jul 27.28 · Aug 27.67 · Sep 23.44 · Oct 17.22 · Nov 10.83 · Dec 6.11 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -1.83 · Feb -1.22 · Mar -0.222 · Apr 2.28 · May 4.89 · Jun 9.5 · Jul 13.94 · Aug 13.94 · Sep 11.06 · Oct 6 · Nov 1 · Dec -1.61 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 2.5 · Feb 3 · Mar 5.44 · Apr 8.89 · May 12.17 · Jun 17.11 · Jul 20.61 · Aug 20.78 · Sep 17.22 · Oct 11.61 · Nov 5.94 · Dec 2.22 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 212.3 · Feb 250.7 · Mar 131.3 · Apr 70.1 · May 29.21 · Jun 6.6 · Jul 3.05 · Aug 3.3 · Sep 7.87 · Oct 52.32 · Nov 60.2 · Dec 131.3 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M366.7 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M313.24 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Hooper9,741 residentsMurrells Inlet9,740 residentsWest Point9,743 residentsMatawan9,739 residentsMorrisville borough9,745 residentsTrumbull9,746 residents

Population and city profile

Lake Arrowhead covered an area of 45.8 km² at the end of 2025. Lake Arrowhead's population density measured 232.4 people per km² at the end of 2024.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Lake Arrowhead residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport84.7%Foreign residents15.3%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area45.79 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)5Official
Foreign-resident share13.99 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Foreign residents1,488 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population density232.4 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population9,741 people31 Dec 2020California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)1Official

Is Lake Arrowhead a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker36%strong on work, weak on safety · range 25–47%
Skilled employee45%strong on work, weak on safety · range 35–55%
Student37%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 25–49%
Family57%strong on family, weak on safety · range 45–69%
Retirement35%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 21–49%
Foreign residents1,488 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population9,741 people31 Dec 2020Official source · California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)
Median monthly rent1,617 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary3,218 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate3.92 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean13.24 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Lake Arrowhead when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Lake Arrowhead?

The unemployment rate is 3.92 %. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is the air quality good in Lake Arrowhead?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 13.24 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

How many people live in Lake Arrowhead?

The published population is 9,741 people. Source: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS).

How many foreign residents live in Lake Arrowhead?

1,488 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Lake Arrowhead a good place to live?

Lake Arrowhead may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Lake Arrowhead, United States: rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/lake-arrowhead/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
BibTeX citation
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Lake Arrowhead, United States: rent, salary},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS) services2.arcgis.com · checked 2026-08-05
  2. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  7. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  8. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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