Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County), CA
At a Glance
Median Income
$104,205
$64,185 per capita
Violent Crime
524/100K
2,414/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
83.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
17.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
290 sunny days/yr
How Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County) Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County)'s value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County) a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County) residents earn a median household income of $104,205 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,185. The unemployment rate stands at 17.6% (389% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,348 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County) reports 524 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,414/100K.
Education
83.6% of adults in Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(148% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population80
Median Age58.3 yrs
Density16/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans61.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$104,205
Per Capita$64,185
Unemployment17.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,112M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,127
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$593,356
Housing Units459
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent524/100K
Property2,414/100K
Health
Obesity28.9%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,567/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain55.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation7,456 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+83.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+35.1%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Broadband41.0%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County) was built in 1978.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.