Bear Valley CDP (Mariposa County), CA
At a Glance
Home Value
$468,900
Zillow: $326,960
Violent Crime
699/100K
3,225/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.1%
76.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
24.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
317 sunny days/yr
How Bear Valley CDP (Mariposa County) Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bear Valley CDP (Mariposa 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 (Mariposa County) a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bear Valley CDP (Mariposa County) is $468,900 , 66% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $326,960. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Bear Valley CDP (Mariposa County) reports 699 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,225/100K.
Education
41.1% of adults in Bear Valley CDP (Mariposa County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% above the national average).
76.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bear Valley CDP (Mariposa County) has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population239
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density98/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans61.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$39,170
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty24.7%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
Housing
Home Value$468,900
Rent
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$326,960
Housing Units43
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent699/100K
Property3,225/100K
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,849/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation2,300 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.1%
High School+76.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Broadband31.0%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Bear Valley CDP (Mariposa County) was built in 1975.
40.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.