Living in Arden-Arcade, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arden-Arcade · Census data 2020–2024
Arden-Arcade has 94,994 residents with a median age of 37.2. The median household income is $77,321 (22% lower than the California median), the median home value is $560,200, the median rent is $1,588/month.
Arden-Arcade at a glance
- Population
- 94,994
- Median age
- 37.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $77,321State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $560,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,588/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 46.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Arden-Arcade a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the California median; unemployment of 8.6%; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Arden-Arcade
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arden-Arcade the median home value is $560,200, 68% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,588 per month, which is 35.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,670 a month in housing costs.
Arden-Arcade median household income
The median household income in Arden-Arcade is $77,321 and the income per person is $47,009. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Arden-Arcade: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 40,578
- Owner-occupied
- 46.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.8%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.44
Arden-Arcade demographics
- Population
- 94,994
- Median age
- 37.2
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 38,381
- Foreign-born
- 21%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arden-Arcade ›
Education in Arden-Arcade
38.5% of adults 25 and older in Arden-Arcade have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 15.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arden-Arcade
- Unemployment rate
- 8.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 18.2%
- Drive alone
- 66.9%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Arden-Arcade vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arden-Arcade | 94,994 | $77,321 | $560,200 | $1,588 |
| La Riviera | 11,492 | $97,975 | $459,200 | $1,849 |
| Carmichael | 76,948 | $85,914 | $579,500 | $1,702 |
| Rosemont | 23,766 | $90,046 | $460,700 | $1,831 |
| McClellan Park | 1,486 | $23,750 | — | $1,888 |
| North Highlands | 47,957 | $65,495 | $367,600 | $1,636 |
| Sacramento | 528,706 | $87,321 | $506,300 | $1,779 |
| Fruitridge Pocket | 6,095 | $62,528 | $362,200 | $1,473 |
| Foothill Farms | 36,435 | $68,260 | $414,000 | $1,695 |
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What is the median household income in Arden-Arcade, CA?
The median household income in Arden-Arcade is $77,321, 22% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Arden-Arcade?
The median home value in Arden-Arcade is $560,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Arden-Arcade?
The median gross rent in Arden-Arcade is $1,588 per month, about 35.9% of household income.
Is Arden-Arcade, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the California median; unemployment of 8.6%; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
What is the median age in Arden-Arcade?
The median age in Arden-Arcade is 37.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Arden-Arcade?
The average commute to work in Arden-Arcade is 26 minutes; 18.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arden-Arcade?
The unemployment rate in Arden-Arcade is 8.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arden-Arcade?
38.5% of adults in Arden-Arcade have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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