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Bear Valley Springs, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
5,787
Population
149/sq mi density
$121,069
Median Income
$54,722 per capita
$478,900
Home Value
$619,728 Zillow
$1,272
Median Rent
36.8% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
155
Violent Crime/100K
425 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$121,069 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$478,900 home value, $1,272/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
155 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$478,900
70% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,272/mo
9% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
94.6%
45% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,851
Median year built: 1992
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$478,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$619,728
Median Sale Price
$450,000
Median List Price
$561,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
94.6%
Owner-Occupied
5.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,272/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
197 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
13
Price Drops
14.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$219
Active Inventory
57
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
36.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
19% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1992
Average age of housing stock: 34 years
Homeownership Rate
94.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $478,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $619,728 |
| Median Sale Price | $450,000 |
| Median List Price | $561,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $219 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,272 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 197 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 14.0% |
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Active Inventory | 57 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $219 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 94.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 5.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 94.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,851 |
| Median Year Built | 1992 |
| Rent Burden | 36.8% |