At a Glance
Median Income
$87,917
$36,075 per capita
Home Value
$381,500
Zillow: $458,545
Median Rent
$1,579/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
201/100K
3,038/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
316 sunny days/yr
How Bear River City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bear River City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bear River City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bear River City residents earn a median household income of $87,917 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,075. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,532 business establishments, including 542 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bear River City is $381,500 , 35% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $458,545. Median rent is $1,579/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Bear River City reports 201 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,038/100K.
Education
22.0% of adults in Bear River City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bear River City has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population863
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density479/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,917
Per Capita$36,075
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$23,322M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,135
Housing
A
Home Value$381,500
Rent$1,579
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$458,545
Housing Units270
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent201/100K
Property3,038/100K
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,581/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain16.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,257 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed205 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Bear River City was founded in 1866.
The median home in Bear River City was built in 1979.
15.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Brigham City Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 205 Mbps.
There are 542 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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