At a Glance
Median Income
$172,500
$62,458 per capita
Home Value
$365,500
Zillow: $282,186
Median Rent
$1,750/mo
15.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
72.2%
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Bear Creek Village Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bear Creek Village's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bear Creek Village a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bear Creek Village residents earn a median household income of $172,500 , which is 130% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,458. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,474 business establishments, including 769 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bear Creek Village is $365,500 , 30% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,186. Median rent is $1,750/month, with 15.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
72.2% of adults in Bear Creek Village hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(114% above the national average).
99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bear Creek Village has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population356
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density187/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$172,500
Per Capita$62,458
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$365,500
Rent$1,750
Ownership97.0%
Zillow$282,186
Housing Units188
Rent Burden15.0%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
Elevation1,520 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+72.2%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+42.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute45 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Bear Creek Village was founded in 1993.
The median home in Bear Creek Village was built in 1974.
18.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
3.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.