At a Glance
Median Income
$66,780
$46,771 per capita
Home Value
$436,300
Zillow: $301,365
Median Rent
$1,777/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
52.3%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
10.7% smoking rate
How Bear Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bear Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bear Creek a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bear Creek residents earn a median household income of $66,780 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,771. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 41,518 business establishments, including 2,553 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bear Creek is $436,300 , 55% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,365. Median rent is $1,777/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
52.3% of adults in Bear Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% above the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bear Creek has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,091
Median Age53.7 yrs
Density5,362/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born8.8%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,780
Per Capita$46,771
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$78,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,298
Housing
C+
Home Value$436,300
Rent$1,777
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$301,365
Housing Units1,295
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity30.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,370/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
Elevation9 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.3%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+17.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed270 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries27
Did You Know?
The median home in Bear Creek was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is St Pete-Clearwater International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 270 Mbps.
There are 2,553 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.