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Bear Valley CDP (Mariposa County), CA

Full City Profile · California · Merced County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
239 Population 98/sq mi density
$468,900 Home Value $326,960 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
699 Violent Crime/100K 3,225 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
699 violent crimes/100K (84% above avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Bear Valley CDP (Mariposa County), CA

At a Glance

Home Value
$468,900
66% above
Zillow: $326,960
Violent Crime
699/100K
84% above
3,225/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.1%
22% above
76.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
24.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
4% below
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)

Home Value
166%
Poverty
199%
Bachelor's
122%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
184%
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.