South Arcadia, Arcadia, CA
South Arcadia at a Glance
South Arcadia is ranked #9 of 9 neighborhoods in Arcadia with an overall score of 3.5/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.1/5, 5th of 9 in Arcadia) and schools (3.8/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.4/5) and curb appeal (3.1/5).
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South Arcadia is the city's working, everyday side, where Live Oak Avenue lines up family restaurants, donut shops and supermarkets, and a public golf course and bike paths fill the southern edge. It feels more lived-in and less polished than north Arcadia, with errands, dinner and exercise all close together. Homes are mostly modest single-family houses from the postwar decades, many of them one-story ranch homes on regular lots, with apartments and condos closer to Live Oak and Las Tunas Drive. Some originals have been rebuilt into larger two-story houses, but the scale stays smaller than in the foothill neighborhoods. Outdoors is a real strength. Peck Road Water Conservation Park, on Peck Road, wraps a lake with trails and birdwatching. Camino Grove Park and Bicentennial Park on 6th Avenue cover the playgrounds and ball fields. Live Oak Avenue has the neighborhood's longtime favorites. Chef's Coffee Shop on East Live Oak is the breakfast and lunch counter people return to for the full diner spread. Up on East Duarte Road, Patisserie Bluejay and a row of noodle and tea shops link South Arcadia to the Baldwin Avenue food scene. Albertsons and Grocery Outlet both sit on East Live Oak Avenue, the Live Oak Library covers the south end, and the main Arcadia Public Library on West Duarte Road hosts the city farmers market. Most trips still happen by car, though flat streets make bike errands realistic. The tradeoff is distance from the city's showpieces and a busier, more commercial main road. Live Oak Avenue carries steady traffic, and the look is strip-mall rather than estate. What South Arcadia gets in return is a golf course, bike paths and a red-sauce Italian dinner all within the same mile.
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South Arcadia Amenities
Near good merchants2.4
Public Spaces3.6
Curb Appeal3.1
Overall Amenities score: 3.2
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Schools Serving South Arcadia
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Stocker Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Camino Grove Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Holly Avenue Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Longley Way Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Cherrylee Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Cleminson Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Rio Hondo Elementary | Primary | K-8 | |
| Mountain Park | Primary | 1-12 | |
| Plymouth Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| La Rosa Elementary | Primary | K-3 | |
| First Avenue Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Richard Henry Dana Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Cloverly Elementary | Middle | 4-6 | |
| Oak Avenue Intermediate | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Arcadia High | High | 9-12 | |
| Arroyo High | High | 9-12 | |
| Monrovia High | High | 9-12 | |
| Temple City High | High | 9-12 |
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Is South Arcadia a good place to live?
South Arcadia ranks 9th of 9 neighborhoods in Arcadia with an overall Houseberry score of 3.5 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.1/5) and schools (3.8/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.4/5) and curb appeal (3.1/5).
Is South Arcadia safe?
South Arcadia, Arcadia scores 4.1 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 5th of 9 neighborhoods in Arcadia.
Which schools serve South Arcadia?
Schools serving South Arcadia, Arcadia include Baldwin Stocker Elementary (4.3/5), Camino Grove Elementary (4.7/5), Holly Avenue Elementary (4.3/5), Longley Way Elementary (4.0/5) and Cherrylee Elementary (2.5/5). 13 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in South Arcadia?
South Arcadia, Arcadia receives 79% of its possible sunshine, the least sunny of Arcadia's 9 neighborhoods. Summer days run 63° to 88°F and winter days 47° to 69°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 16 inches a year.
Is South Arcadia walkable to shops and restaurants?
South Arcadia, Arcadia scores 2.4 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.2 out of 5, 8th of 9 in Arcadia.
What is South Arcadia known for?
South Arcadia, Arcadia is associated with Live Oak Avenue, Arcadia Golf Course and Peck Road Park. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (4.1/5).
How does South Arcadia compare to other Arcadia neighborhoods?
South Arcadia ranks 9th of 9 neighborhoods in Arcadia. It ranks 5th of 9 in Arcadia for safety (4.1/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.4/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Arcadia are Upper Rancho and Arcadia Highlands.
What are the downsides of living in South Arcadia?
South Arcadia, Arcadia scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.4/5) and curb appeal (3.1/5).
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