SGV Core · Los Angeles County · Historical edition: May 2026
Arcadia, California
San Gabriel Valley flagship · Top-rated schools · Santa Anita heritage
Explore housing, schools, and local amenities in Arcadia, with a historical market snapshot from May 2026 and links to its sources.
Historical snapshot from the May 2026 guide. Figures describe the periods shown; they are not current market quotes. Source websites may now show newer data. Ask Annie for a current comparison for the property you are considering.
Median Sale Price
$1.55M
April 2026 closed · +17% YoY
Source: Redfin
Zillow Home Value Index
$1.80M
April 2026 · smoothed value
Source: Zillow ZHVI
Days on Market
53–65
Slightly slower than 2025
Source: Redfin · Movoto
Offers per Home
2–3
Multi-offer pace continues
Source: Redfin
Homes listed by Annie in Arcadia
- 6522 N Golden West Ave for sale$1,850,000 · MLS# CV26204097
4 beds · 3 baths · 2,362 sq ft · View photos and ask about availability
- 205 W Longden Ave for sale$1,988,888 · MLS# CV26098307
3 beds · 3 baths · 2,796 sq ft · View photos and ask about availability
Schools · Historical guide
Arcadia Unified School District
Arcadia Unified is one of the most consistently top-ranked public school districts in California — a primary reason families pay the Arcadia premium. The district scores in the top 20% of all California schools across both math and reading proficiency, and offers AP, Project Lead The Way (PLTW), and a formal Gifted & Talented Education (GATE) track.Ratings reflect the historical guide. Confirm current programs, admission rules, and the exact address with the district; city boundaries and ratings do not establish enrollment eligibility.
Arcadia High School
Grades 9–12 · Public
98% graduation rate; top 20% in California for overall test scores. AP, Project Lead The Way engineering pathway, and GATE programs. One of the most academically competitive public high schools in Los Angeles County.
Source: GreatSchools · U.S. News Best High Schools
Foothills & First Avenue Middle Schools
Grades 6–8 · Public
Both Arcadia USD middle schools feed into Arcadia High and consistently rank in the top quartile statewide, with strong honors-track placement and Mandarin-language electives.
Source: Arcadia Unified School District · GreatSchools
Arcadia USD Elementary Network
Grades K–5 · 6 elementary schools
Camino Grove, Highland Oaks, Hugo Reid, Baldwin Stocker, Holly Avenue, and Longley Way cluster in the 9–10/10 GreatSchools range. Boundary lines materially affect home values — confirm the attendance zone before making an offer.
Source: GreatSchools · Arcadia USD attendance boundaries
Who Lives Here
Demographics & community
Population
~56,700
2020 U.S. Census · stable base
Median Household Income
$113,516
2024 estimate · well above LA County median
Bachelor's Degree+
34.8%
College-educated workforce
Median Age
44
Established family demographic
Below Poverty Line
8.6%
Lower than national 12.5%
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (2020 Decennial · ACS 5-year) · Data USA · Census Reporter
Lifestyle Anchors
Why people buy in Arcadia
Santa Anita Park
Iconic horse-racing venue and Arcadia's signature landmark — community events, walking paths, and the historic Race Track grounds.
The Shops at Santa Anita
Shopping, dining, and events at The Shops at Santa Anita. Check the center’s directory for current stores and opening hours.
L.A. County Arboretum
127-acre botanical garden bordering the city — a community lung that measurably affects nearby property values.
Established Single-Family Stock
Predominantly single-family homes on generous lots, much from the 1950s–70s mid-century era, many remodeled or rebuilt.
210 / 605 / 10 Access
Three-freeway adjacency plus the Metro A Line station make commuting to DTLA, Pasadena, and the Inland Empire workable.
A Settled Community
Mature cultural infrastructure, a deep dining and retail scene, and long-tenure households — an established community, not a transitional one.
Plan your next move
Compare the property, then the price.
A citywide median does not account for a particular home’s condition, lot, layout, or transaction terms. Bring the address, your timing, and your priorities to a conversation with Annie.
Sources & Methodology
Sources for this historical guide
This guide retains the May 2026 edition. The links below identify the original providers and may now show later periods. Sale medians and modeled home-value indices measure different things and should not be combined. Use the observation period shown with each figure.
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