Bear Creek, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
1.5
/5.0
D
Poor
231
Population
3,850/sq mi density
62°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Homeownership Rate
64.1%
2% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
45
Median year built: 1980
Ownership vs. Renting
64.1%
Owner-Occupied
35.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1980
Average age of housing stock: 46 years
Homeownership Rate
64.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $393,170 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 64.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 64.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 45 |
| Median Year Built | 1980 |
| Rent Burden | 29.0% |