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Big Bear Lake, CA Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Leonardo Jones

How are the schools in Big Bear Lake?

Anyone else feel this way? I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -Big Bear Lake sits at 854.7 per 100K. With a population of 5,038, Big Bear Lake is a small town. Homes are going for about $517,900 on average. Median household income is $74,728, which feels about a...

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Leonardo Jones

How is the nightlife in Big Bear Lake?

Crime rate is something to consider -Big Bear Lake sits at 854.7 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Is this normal for Big Bear Lake? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting u...

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Emmett Lopez

Cost of living reality check -Big Bear Lake

Hey everyone, I'm a college student here and With a population of 5,038, Big Bear Lake is a small town. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What do you all think?

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Leonardo Jones

Rent vs buy in Big Bear Lake -what makes sense?

Alright, I'm a 35-year-old contractor and Median household income is $74,728, which feels about average for the area. It's a a small town city with about 5,038 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Is this normal for Big Bear Lake? Night life is decent if you know the right sp...

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