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Big Bear Lake, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Bernardino County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,038
Population
806/sq mi density
$74,728
Median Income
$50,506 per capita
$517,900
Home Value
$547,858 Zillow
$1,278
Median Rent
37.2% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
855
Violent Crime/100K
5,089 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$74,728 median income, 4.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$517,900 home value, $1,278/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
855 violent crimes/100K (125% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$517,900
84% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,278/mo
10% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
67.2%
3% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
9,662
Median year built: 1976
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$517,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$547,858
Median Sale Price
$682,500
Median List Price
$599,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
67.2%
Owner-Occupied
32.8%
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:
$1,278/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,059/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
191 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
26
Price Drops
17.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$360
Active Inventory
251
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
37.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
20% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1976
Average age of housing stock: 50 years
Homeownership Rate
67.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $517,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $547,858 |
| Median Sale Price | $682,500 |
| Median List Price | $599,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $360 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,278 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,059 |
| 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 | 191 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 17.5% |
| Homes Sold | 26 |
| Active Inventory | 251 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $360 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 67.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 67.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 9,662 |
| Median Year Built | 1976 |
| Rent Burden | 37.2% |