At a Glance
Median Income
$74,728
$50,506 per capita
Home Value
$517,900
Zillow: $547,858
Median Rent
$1,278/mo
37.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
855/100K
5,089/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.9%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Big Bear Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Big Bear Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Big Bear Lake a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Big Bear Lake residents earn a median household income of $74,728 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,506. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 77,170 business establishments, including 4,197 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Big Bear Lake is $517,900 , 84% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $547,858. Median rent is $1,278/month, with 37.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Big Bear Lake reports 855 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 125% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,089/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
34.9% of adults in Big Bear Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Big Bear Lake has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population5,038
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density806/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,728
Per Capita$50,506
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$137,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,199
Housing
C+
Home Value$517,900
Rent$1,278
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$547,858
Housing Units9,662
Rent Burden37.2%
Crime
F
Violent855/100K
Property5,089/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault680/100K
Burglary2,001/100K
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,378/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain20.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation6,832 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.9%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries48
Did You Know?
The median home in Big Bear Lake was built in 1976.
23.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 4,197 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 419 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.
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