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Is Arden-Arcade a Good Place to Live? Arden-Arcade, California: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Arden-Arcade ranks #1002 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #421 of 524 smaller cities and #134 of 188 in California. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on high poverty (16.9%, #410 of 524).
Arden-Arcade by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Arden-Arcade's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Arden-Arcade: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Arden-Arcade safe?
What is the cost of living in Arden-Arcade?
Arden-Arcade's cost of living index is 106.7, 7% above the US level of 100 and #1026 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,588/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $560,200.
| Measure | Arden-Arcade | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 106.7#1026 of 1,308 | 113 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $560,200#1034 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,588/mo#781 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 7.2x#1166 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 24.6%#961 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Is Arden-Arcade safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Arden-Arcade alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Arden-Arcade crime rate or rank it on safety. California as a whole records 440 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What do people earn in Arden-Arcade?
The median household in Arden-Arcade earns $77,321, 1% above the US figure of $76,827 and 16% below California ($91,905). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Arden-Arcade | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $77,321#670 of 1,312 | $91,905 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 16.9%#974 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Arden-Arcade?
The median resident of Arden-Arcade is 37.2 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 38.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #508 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 46.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Arden-Arcade | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 37.2 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 38.5%#508 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 46.2% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Arden-Arcade's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Arden-Arcade to describe its public schools. 31.5% of adults are obese and 11.3% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Arden-Arcade | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 31.5%#502 of 1,311 | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 11.3%#676 of 1,311 | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 19%#1049 of 1,311 | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 9.3%#557 of 1,311 | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Arden-Arcade?
The average commute in Arden-Arcade is 25.9 minutes (California 25.2); 1.5% of workers take transit and 18.2% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Arden-Arcade scores 14 of 20 (above average walkable), #162 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 74.5°F and winters 48.8°F, with 18.1 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Arden-Arcade | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 25.9 min#850 of 1,312 | 25.2 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 7.5%#871 of 1,312 | 11.9% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 66.9% | 68.4% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 18.2% | 13.6% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 14#162 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56 | 39.2 | 3.7 |
| Feb | 61.3 | 41.5 | 3.5 |
| Mar | 66.3 | 44.5 | 2.7 |
| Apr | 72.1 | 47 | 1.3 |
| May | 80.3 | 52 | 0.8 |
| Jun | 87.9 | 56.5 | 0.2 |
| Jul | 92.6 | 59.2 | 0 |
| Aug | 91.9 | 58.8 | 0 |
| Sep | 88.5 | 56.5 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 78.8 | 50.3 | 0.9 |
| Nov | 65 | 42.7 | 1.7 |
| Dec | 56 | 38.5 | 3.4 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Sacramento Airport Asos.
| Measure | Arden-Arcade | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 61.8°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 74.5°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 48.8°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 18.1 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Sacramento Airport Asos.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Arden-Arcade?
Sacramento County's air had a median air quality index of 49, and 54% of measured days were rated good; 5 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Sacramento County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, wildfire, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.11% of building value, lower than 77% of US counties.
| Measure | Arden-Arcade | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 49#814 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 5#726 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.11%#349 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Sacramento County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Sacramento County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.028% | 88% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0015% | 63% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.072% | 37% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Arden-Arcade compare with similar-size cities?
Arden-Arcade is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #421 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 94,994.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arden-Arcade, CAPop. 94,994 | #1002 | 50.0 | $77,321 | $1,588/mo | no data | 25.9 min |
| Lawrence, KSPop. 96,051 | #637 | 56.0 | $65,009 | $1,091/mo | 441 | 19.8 min |
| Reading, PAPop. 95,242 | #1177 | 45.8 | $44,091 | $1,067/mo | 258 | 24.1 min |
| Fort Myers, FLPop. 95,051 | #913 | 51.5 | $63,732 | $1,580/mo | 444 | 25.2 min |
| Toms River, NJPop. 94,956 | #419 | 59.7 | $100,137 | $1,731/mo | no data | 30.1 min |
| Asheville, NCPop. 94,535 | #902 | 51.7 | $71,102 | $1,402/mo | 753 | 18.2 min |
| Sandy, UTPop. 94,291 | #349 | 60.9 | $112,176 | $1,777/mo | 221 | 22.7 min |
| Fall River, MAPop. 94,082 | #1084 | 48.2 | $56,673 | $1,155/mo | 768 | 25.8 min |
| Mount Pleasant, SCPop. 93,993 | #224 | 63.8 | $124,755 | $2,159/mo | 132 | 24.9 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Arden-Arcade compare with the rest of California?
Arden-Arcade ranks #134 of the 188 California cities we track, with a score of 50 against California's statewide 42.9. Its households earn 16% below the California median.
| City | Rank in CA | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto, CAPop. 67,237 | #1 | 70.9 | $231,101 | $3,484/mo | 159 |
| Sunnyvale, CAPop. 154,236 | #2 | 69.3 | $186,170 | $3,039/mo | 188 |
| Cupertino, CAPop. 58,566 | #3 | 68.3 | $234,707 | $3,501/mo | 70 |
| Santa Clara, CAPop. 130,256 | #4 | 68.1 | $178,958 | $3,016/mo | 172 |
| Folsom, CAPop. 83,916 | #5 | 68.0 | $139,804 | $2,352/mo | 161 |
| San Mateo, CAPop. 103,105 | #6 | 67.1 | $153,504 | $3,077/mo | 168 |
| Dublin, CAPop. 70,803 | #7 | 66.5 | $214,385 | $3,191/mo | 146 |
| Pleasanton, CAPop. 76,960 | #8 | 65.2 | $190,124 | $3,060/mo | 123 |
| Mountain View, CAPop. 83,732 | #9 | 65.1 | $189,917 | $3,062/mo | 208 |
| Encinitas, CAPop. 61,480 | #10 | 65.1 | $162,229 | $2,886/mo | 108 |
| South Whittier, CAPop. 55,650 | … #130 | 50.4 | $100,800 | $1,908/mo | no data |
| Lodi, CAPop. 67,607 | #131 | 50.3 | $88,530 | $1,680/mo | 493 |
| Redding, CAPop. 93,409 | #132 | 50.2 | $70,466 | $1,379/mo | 735 |
| Pittsburg, CAPop. 76,257 | #133 | 50.1 | $99,861 | $2,264/mo | 440 |
| Arden-Arcade, CAPop. 94,994 | #134 | 50.0 | $77,321 | $1,588/mo | no data |
| Rosemead, CAPop. 50,013 | #135 | 49.8 | $73,566 | $1,834/mo | 356 |
| Montebello, CAPop. 61,045 | #136 | 49.5 | $79,971 | $1,827/mo | 421 |
| Moreno Valley, CAPop. 211,666 | #137 | 49.1 | $93,222 | $2,135/mo | 300 |
| Riverside, CAPop. 319,069 | #138 | 49.0 | $91,045 | $1,914/mo | 535 |
The top 10 of the 188 and the cities ranked either side of Arden-Arcade among the California cities we track, by overall score. California statewide: median income $91,905, violent crime 440 per 100,000.
How is Arden-Arcade's score calculated?
Arden-Arcade scores 50 out of 100, #1002 of 1,312 (grade C, which follows rank). It is scored on the 7 of 11 categories with local data; safety, education, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with California's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 24% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Arden-Arcade. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.5.
36.8 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Arden-Arcade. Similar-size median 58.9.
54.1 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
Arden-Arcade's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
50.9 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Arden-Arcade. Similar-size median 56.1.
42.7 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Arden-Arcade. Similar-size median 50.0.
54.3 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Arden-Arcade's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
68.4 - EnvironmentCounty data · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
59.6 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Arden-Arcade alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Arden-Arcade.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Arden-Arcade.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Arden-Arcade's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Arden-Arcade has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Arden-Arcade
Is Arden-Arcade, CA a good place to live?
Arden-Arcade ranks #1002 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #421 of 524 smaller cities and #134 of 188 in California. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on high poverty (16.9%, #410 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Arden-Arcade?
Arden-Arcade's cost of living index is 106.7, 7% above the US level of 100 and #1026 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,588/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $560,200.
Is Arden-Arcade safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Arden-Arcade alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Arden-Arcade crime rate or rank it on safety. California as a whole records 440 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What is the median household income in Arden-Arcade?
The median household in Arden-Arcade earns $77,321, 1% above the US figure of $76,827 and 16% below California ($91,905). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Arden-Arcade?
Median rent in Arden-Arcade is $1,588/mo (Census), #781 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 24.6% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Arden-Arcade?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in Arden-Arcade is $560,200, #1034 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in Arden-Arcade?
We have too few school records for Arden-Arcade to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Arden-Arcade?
The average commute is 25.9 minutes, #850 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 25.2 minutes across California. 7.5% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Arden-Arcade?
Arden-Arcade averages 61.8°F over the year, 74.5°F in summer and 48.8°F in winter, with 18.1 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Arden-Arcade walkable?
Arden-Arcade scores 14 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #162 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Arden-Arcade at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Sacramento County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, wildfire, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.11% of building value, lower than 77% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Arden-Arcade?
Sacramento County's air had a median air quality index of 49, and 54% of measured days were rated good; 5 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Arden-Arcade?
Arden-Arcade has 94,994 residents. The median resident of Arden-Arcade is 37.2 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 38.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #508 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 46.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Arden-Arcade compare with the rest of California?
Arden-Arcade ranks #134 of the 188 California cities we track, with a score of 50 against California's statewide 42.9. Its households earn 16% below the California median.
What cities are similar in size to Arden-Arcade?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Arden-Arcade's population of 94,994 are Lawrence, KS (#637 overall), Reading, PA (#1177 overall), Fort Myers, FL (#913 overall), Toms River, NJ (#419 overall), and Asheville, NC (#902 overall). Arden-Arcade is #1002.