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Arcadia is an area served by Viva Escrow. This area and nearby communities have some of the best real estate in California and throughout the United States.

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Overview:

Located in Los Angeles County, California, Arcadia is just 13 miles northeast of Los Angeles at the base of the San Gabriel mountains.

Arcadia is named for a district in ancient Greece known for its pastoral beauty.

Although suburban, this affluent community boasts beautiful neighborhoods with an emphasis on green space.

In 2010, Arcadia was named one of the “Best Places to Raise Your Kids” by Business Week.

Attractions:

Santa Anita Park: 285 W Huntington Drive Arcadia CA 91007

Santa Anita Park is a thoroughbred racetrack in Arcadia.  Often referred to as “the world’s most beautiful race track”, it has hosted The Breeder’s Cup and is home to the Santa Anita Derby and the Santa Anita Handicap

Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden: 301 North Baldwin Ave Arcadia, CA 91007

The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden is a 127-acre botanical garden consisting of a variety of gardens including Aquatic Gardens, Celebration Garden, Garden for All Seasons, Grace V. Kallam Perennial Garden, Herb Garden, Rainbow Serpent Garden, Meadowbrook Garden, Rose Garden, Tropical Greenhouse and Water Conservation Garden.

Historic structures include The Queen Anne Cottage, the Coach Barn, the Santa Anita Depot and the Adobe.

Hours: The Arboretum is open daily from 9am to 5pm. LAST ADMISSION AT 4:30 PM

Admission: Adults $9.00 Students and Seniors $6.00 Children Ages 5-12 $4.00 Children under 5 free Members free

Santa Anita Mall: 400 S. Baldwin Ave. Suite 231 Arcadia CA 91007

Santa Anita Mall is a large indoor shopping mall located next to the Santa Anita Racetrack.

626 Night Market: 285 W Huntington Dr Arcadia, CA 91007

The 626 Night Market is named because it is located in the 626 area code.

Located in front of Santa Anita Park, this Asian inspired night market is one of the largest in the US.

Each month there is a 3-day night market with attractions including food, crafts, art, music and entertainment.

Hours: Friday & Saturday 4PM to 1AM Sunday 4PM to 12AM

Admission: $5

The Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage: 240 West Huntington Dr. Arcadia, CA 91066 (626) 574-5400

The Gilb Museum has exhibits and educational programs of Arcadia’s heritage. The Museum’s Collections reflect the local history and culture of the City of Arcadia.

Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m.– 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. (Closed from 12 – 1 p.m.)

Admission: Free

Wilderness Park: 2240 Highland Oaks Dr, Arcadia, CA 91006

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am-7pm

Wilderness Park islocated in the San Gabriel Mountains at the top of Highland Oaks Drive. It has a nature center, hiking trails, picnic areas, waterfall and a pond.

Peck Road Park: 5401 N. Peck Road Arcadia, CA 91006

Hours: 7:00 am to Sunset

Peck Road Park has a fishing Lake, picnic areas, bike trails and walking paths.

Santa Anita Train Depot Tour: 301 North Baldwin Ave Arcadia, CA 91007

The Depot is at the southern edge of the Arboretum grounds This abandoned train station has been restored and refurbished with period housewares and equipment

Guided tours of the Santa Anita Depot are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and every Sunday 1-4 p.m.

Education:

The Arcadia Unified School District consists of six elementary schools, three middle schools, one high school and one learning center.

Arcadia High School: 180 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA 91006

The prestigious and highly ranked Arcadia High School has been named Gold Medal School three times by US News and World Report, has been on Newsweek’s “Top Public High Schools in America” list and is recognised as being in the top 2% of public high schools in California.

Dana Middle School: 1401 South First Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006

In 1997-1998 Dana was a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and in 2013 a California Distinguished School.

First Avenue Middle School: 301 S 1st Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006

Foothills Middle School: 171 E Sycamore Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006

Baldwin Stocker Elementary: 422 W Lemon Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007

Baldwin Stocker is recognized as a California Distinguished School and was a National Blue Ribbon School in 2012.

Camino Grove Elementary: 700 Camino Grove Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006

Highland Oaks Elementary: 10 Virginia Rd, Arcadia, CA 91006

Holly Avenue Elementary: 360 W Duarte Rd, Arcadia, CA 91007

Hugo Reid Elementary: 1000 Hugo Reid Dr, Arcadia, CA 91007

Longley Way Elementary: 2601 Longley Way, Arcadia, CA 91007

Rancho Learning Center: 150 S Third Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006

Parks:

Arcadia Dog Park at Eisenhower Memorial Park 2nd Avenue and Colorado Boulevard Arcadia, CA 91007

Bicentennial Park 6th Avenue and Longden Avenue Arcadia, CA 91006

Bonita Park 2nd Avenue and Bonita Street Arcadia, CA 91006

Camino Grove Park 1420 S. Sixth Avenue Arcadia, CA 91006

Civic Center Athletic Field 240 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007

Eisenhower Memorial Park 2nd Avenue and Colorado Boulevard Arcadia, CA 91007

Fairview Avenue Park 542 Fairview Avenue Arcadia, CA 91007

Forest Avenue Park 132 W. Forest Avenue Arcadia, CA 91006

Hugo Reid Park Michillinda Avenue and Hugo Reid Drive Arcadia, CA 91066

Longden Avenue Park 1283 E. Longden Avenue Arcadia, CA 91066

Newcastle Park 111 W. Colorado Blvd Arcadia, CA 91066

Orange Grove Park Orange Grove Avenue and Baldwin Avenue Arcadia, CA 91066

Tierra Verde Park 2nd Avenue and Camino Real Avenue Arcadia, CA 91066

Tripolis Friendship Park Goldenwest Avenue and Fairview Avenue Arcadia, CA 91066

Wilderness Park 2240 N. Highland Oaks Drive Arcadia, CA 91066

Climate:

Arcadia has a warm and temperate climate. The average annual temperature is 65 degrees with an annual rainfall of 17 inches.

Demographics (2017-2018):

The population of Arcadia is 57,755 people with a median age of 44. Of this population, 59% are Asian, 32% White, and 12% Hispanic.

63% of the population of Arcadia can speak a language other than English.

The median household income of $83,958 which is well above the median income of the United States which is $59,055.

Real Estate:

The median price of a home in Arcadia is $1,117,700 whereas the median price of a home in the US is $206,300.

Transportation:

Arcadia Transit Fixed-Route – Arcadia Transit provides fixed route local shuttle service in the city of Arcadia. All lines connect with Metro Gold Line at Arcadia Station. Gold Line -The light rail extension connects Pasadena to the cities of Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale and Azusa, and their surrounding communities.