At a Glance
Median Income
$125,250
$63,200 per capita
Home Value
$728,400
Zillow: $903,512
Violent Crime
123/100K
2,785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
68.9%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
7.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
303 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bear Creek residents earn a median household income of $125,250 , which is 67% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,200. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 51,913 business establishments, including 3,614 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bear Creek is $728,400 , 158% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $903,512. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Bear Creek reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,785/100K.
Education
68.9% of adults in Bear Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(104% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bear Creek has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population503
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density441/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$125,250
Per Capita$63,200
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$202,653M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,851
Housing
B
Home Value$728,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$903,512
Housing Units196
Rent Burden43.8%
Crime
F
Violent123/100K
Property2,785/100K
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking7.6%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death5,698/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain35.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation969 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+68.9%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+35.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 69%
Commute24 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Bear Creek was built in 1992.
33.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 3,614 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 160 fatal vehicle crashes.
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