Big Bear Lake SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Cost of living in Big Bear Lake summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Big Bear Lake. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Big Bear Lake is 141 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Big Bear Lake is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Big Bear Lake is $551,706.
The median income in Big Bear Lake is $76,250.
Big Bear Lake's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Big Bear Lake Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Big Bear Lake | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 112 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 111 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 189 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 122 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 123 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 115 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Big Bear Lake, CA Weather
The average high in Big Bear Lake 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 Lake |
|---|---|
| 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)
Big Bear Lake, CA Photos
Rankings & Articles For Big Bear Lake
Locations Around Big Bear Lake
Map Of Big Bear Lake, CA
Best Places Around Big Bear Lake
Highland, CA
Population 56,675
Yucaipa, CA
Population 54,421
Cherry Valley, CA
Population 6,668
Mentone, CA
Population 9,514
Calimesa, CA
Population 10,902
Lake Arrowhead, CA
Population 10,639
Lucerne Valley, CA
Population 5,957
Big Bear Lake Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Big Bear Lake
The current population in Big Bear Lake is 5,041. The population has decreased 2.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,041 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 5,038 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 5,059 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 5,068 | -4.4% |
| 2020 | 5,302 | 1.2% |
| 2019 | 5,241 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 5,229 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 5,190 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 5,149 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 5,145 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 5,104 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 5,080 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 5,085 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 5,109 | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 5,171 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Big Bear Lake
See the full breakdown
Big Bear Lake is:
65.0% White with 3,276 White residents.
1.0% African American with 52 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 13 American Indian residents.
2.6% Asian with 132 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 32 Other residents.
3.8% Two Or More with 190 Two Or More residents.
26.7% Hispanic with 1,346 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Big Bear Lake | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.0% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.0% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.8% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 26.7% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Big Bear Lake
See the full breakdown
Big Bear Lake is 47.7% female with 2,405 female residents.
Big Bear Lake is 52.3% male with 2,636 male residents.
| Gender | Big Bear Lake | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Big Bear Lake for adults over 25
See the full breakdown
3.0% of adults in Big Bear Lake completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Big Bear Lake completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Big Bear Lake completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Big Bear Lake completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Big Bear Lake completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Big Bear Lake completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Big Bear Lake completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Big Bear Lake completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Big Bear Lake completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Big Bear Lake | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Big Bear Lake, California
See the full breakdown
4.7% of households in Big Bear Lake earn Less than $10,000.
2.8% of households in Big Bear Lake earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.1% of households in Big Bear Lake earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.3% of households in Big Bear Lake earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.2% of households in Big Bear Lake earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.2% of households in Big Bear Lake earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.5% of households in Big Bear Lake earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.0% of households in Big Bear Lake earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.1% of households in Big Bear Lake earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.0% of households in Big Bear Lake earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Big Bear Lake | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.7% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.8% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.1% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.3% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.2% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.2% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.5% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.0% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.1% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.0% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
