salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 5.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 37 minutes each way. Most homes (83.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $126,160 a year. That is $61 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of California. It is number 533 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lake Arrowhead?
Share of households by yearly income. 35.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lake Arrowhead
| Size | Lake Arrowhead | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,683 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,897 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,089 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lake Arrowhead overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Lake Arrowhead, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lake Arrowhead
Life in Lake Arrowhead
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lake Arrowhead?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $985 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $596,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $59,650 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lake Arrowhead, CA?
Renting in Lake Arrowhead costs a median of about $3,154 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Lake Arrowhead?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $126,160 a year, or $61 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lake Arrowhead cheap or expensive?
Lake Arrowhead is rated Expensive: rent takes 36.8% of the typical household income of $102,712. It ranks 533rd cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lake Arrowhead?
The median homeowner in Lake Arrowhead pays $4,429 a year in property taxes, about 0.74% of the median home value.
Is Lake Arrowhead more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Lake Arrowhead?
The median home value in Lake Arrowhead is $596,500, about 5.8 times the typical yearly household income.
10,639 people live in Lake Arrowhead. Numbers are typical (middle) values.