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Cost of living in Big Bear City summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Big Bear City. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Big Bear City is 125 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Big Bear City is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Big Bear City is $395,851.
The median income in Big Bear City is $71,511.
Big Bear City's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Big Bear City Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Big Bear City | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 114 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 115 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 148 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 119 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 124 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 115 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Big Bear City, CA Weather
The average high in Big Bear City is 76.0° and the average low is 48.8°.
There are 22.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 14.2 inches of precipitation each year with 9.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Big Bear City |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 76.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 14.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 9.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Big Bear City Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Big Bear City
The current population in Big Bear City is 11,431. The population has decreased 4.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,431 | -8.5% |
| 2023 | 12,493 | -2.0% |
| 2022 | 12,753 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 12,913 | 2.3% |
| 2020 | 12,621 | -6.3% |
| 2019 | 13,463 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 13,312 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 13,186 | -4.9% |
| 2016 | 13,859 | 2.4% |
| 2015 | 13,535 | 7.7% |
| 2014 | 12,563 | 3.4% |
| 2013 | 12,147 | 4.5% |
| 2012 | 11,628 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 11,504 | -3.6% |
| 2010 | 11,937 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Big Bear City
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Big Bear City is:
72.9% White with 8,328 White residents.
0.4% African American with 45 African American residents.
0.8% American Indian with 94 American Indian residents.
2.4% Asian with 271 Asian residents.
0.5% Hawaiian with 56 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 4 Other residents.
5.2% Two Or More with 599 Two Or More residents.
17.8% Hispanic with 2,034 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Big Bear City | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.9% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.4% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.2% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 17.8% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Big Bear City
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Big Bear City is 48.1% female with 5,495 female residents.
Big Bear City is 51.9% male with 5,935 male residents.
| Gender | Big Bear City | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.9% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Big Bear City for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Big Bear City completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Big Bear City completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Big Bear City completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Big Bear City completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Big Bear City completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Big Bear City completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Big Bear City completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Big Bear City completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Big Bear City completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Big Bear City | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Big Bear City, California
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8.3% of households in Big Bear City earn Less than $10,000.
3.1% of households in Big Bear City earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.7% of households in Big Bear City earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.5% of households in Big Bear City earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.0% of households in Big Bear City earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.5% of households in Big Bear City earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.9% of households in Big Bear City earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.2% of households in Big Bear City earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.2% of households in Big Bear City earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.6% of households in Big Bear City earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Big Bear City | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.3% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.1% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.7% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.5% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.0% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.5% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.9% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.2% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.2% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.6% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
