At a Glance
Median Income
$66,688
$49,944 per capita
Home Value
$220,300
Zillow: $180,329
Violent Crime
279/100K
3,118/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Bear Rocks Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bear Rocks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bear Rocks a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bear Rocks residents earn a median household income of $66,688 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,944. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bear Rocks is $220,300 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,329. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Bear Rocks reports 279 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,118/100K.
Education
20.6% of adults in Bear Rocks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bear Rocks has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,239
Median Age57.0 yrs
Density382/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,688
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
A+
Home Value$220,300
Rent
Ownership91.7%
Zillow$180,329
Housing Units610
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent279/100K
Property3,118/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,833 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute33 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Bear Rocks was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
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