Arcadia is what locals jokingly call “the Beverly Hills of the SGV”—except with better Asian food and less traffic drama. Known for top-tier schools, the Los Angeles County Arboretum, and Santa Anita Park, it attracts affluent families and international buyers. The city is now majority Asian (over 60%) , which shows up in everything from luxury new builds to elite Chinese dining. Median home price hovers around ~$1.6M , and newer mansions can easily stretch past $5M. Translation: you’re paying for schools, space, and status.