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Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County), CA

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Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County) is a small town in California with a population of 80. Residents earn $104,205 per year, which is 39% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
80 Population 16/sq mi density
$104,205 Median Income $64,185 per capita
50°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$104,205 median income, 17.6% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
83.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $104,205
39% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 83.6%
148% higher than US avg
Unemployment 17.6%
389% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County) Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population80
Median Age58.3 yrs
Density16/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans61.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$104,205
Per Capita$64,185
Unemployment17.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,112M
Commute15 min

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain55.5 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation7,456 ft (2,273 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+83.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+35.1%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute15 min
Broadband41.0%
Libraries5

Is Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County) a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County) receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County) stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County) is $104,205, which is significantly higher than the national average — 39% above $75,149. This places Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County) among higher-income communities. At 17.6%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Education

Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County) is a highly educated community — 83.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County) experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 290 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches, including 104.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County) has a population of 80 with a density of 16 people per square mile. The median age is 58.3 years, 50% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

80
Total Population
16
People / sq mi
58.3yrs
Median Age
50% above US avg
5.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55%
Female 45%

Race & Ethnicity

Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County) vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.5%
11% above US avg
Spanish12.5%
7% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County) vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County) is $104,205, which is 39% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 17.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County) vs U.S.

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Income

Median HH Income$104,205
39% above US avg
Per Capita Income$64,185
Avg Weekly Wage$1,127
IRS Avg AGI$79,740

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.6%
389% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,348
County GDP$2,112M

Business (County)

Restaurants101
Healthcare107
Retail126
Manufacturing55

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,981
42% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.6 min
Drive Alone34.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.4%

Walkability

Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County) has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 55.5 inches. The area enjoys 290 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall55.5 inches
46% above US avg
Snowfall104.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation7,456 ft (2,273 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates38.4723°N, 120.0518°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06005
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 83.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (148% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.8-point margin. 41.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.6%
D 34.7%

Winner: Republican by 27.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+83.6%
148% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+35.1%
School Test Score4.69
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density16/sq mi
Total Area5.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access41.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities107
Restaurants101
Retail Stores126

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.6 min
Drive Alone34.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.4%

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