About City of Arcadia

Arcadia was incorporated in 1903 and became a Charter City in 1951. It is an upper-middle-class community of approximately 60,000 people in an 11.2 square mile area located 20 miles east of Los Angeles. The City government is "full-service"​ with its own Police Department, Fire Department and Library, and a City Council-City Manager form of government Arcadia is known for beautiful neighborhoods, warm character and a "community of homes"​ atmosphere. The City places great emphasis on preserving “green space” and its commitment to the environment is evidenced by the large population of healthy trees you will find around town. Arcadia has been designated a Tree City USA for seventeen consecutive years.