Big Bear Lake, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Overall Quality Of Life
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

5,302

Unemployment

4.8%

Poverty

15.7%

Median Home

$394,800

Median Income

$54,896

Median Rent

$1,039

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Big Bear Lake SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

7/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

8.5

Safety

N/A

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Big Bear Lake, CA Cost Of Living

132
Big Bear Lake's Overall Cost Of Living

1.3x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Big Bear Lake	California	National Average
Overall	132	140	100

Services	111	112	100
Groceries	114	113	100
Health	105	115	100
Housing	175	198	100
Transportation	138	134	100
Utilities	89	126	100

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Rankings for Big Bear Lake in California

Ranks #100 in Worst Places To Live In California

Ranks #171 in Cheapest Places To Live In California

Ranks #222 in Richest Cities In California

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Population over time in Big Bear Lake

Year	Population	% Change
2020	5,302	1.4%
2019	5,229	0.8%
2018	5,190	0.8%
2017	5,149	0.1%
2016	5,145	0.8%
2015	5,104	0.5%
2014	5,080	-0.1%
2013	5,085	-0.5%
2012	5,109	-1.2%
2011	5,171	-

Race / Ethnicity in Big Bear Lake

White

64.5% (3,421)

African American

0.4% (19)

American Indian

1.5% (79)

Asian

1.7% (91)

Hawaiian

0.2% (11)

Other

0.0% (0)

Two Or More

0.3% (15)

Hispanic

31.4% (1,666)

Race	Big Bear Lake	CA	USA
White	64.5%	36.5%	60.1%
African American	0.4%	5.4%	12.2%
American Indian	1.5%	0.3%	0.6%
Asian	1.7%	14.6%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.2%	0.3%	0.2%
Other	0.0%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	0.3%	3.4%	2.8%
Hispanic	31.4%	39.1%	18.2%

Gender in Big Bear Lake

Female

48.3% (2,562)

Male

51.7% (2,740)

Gender	Big Bear Lake	CA	USA
Female	48.3%	50.3%	50.8%
Male	51.7%	49.7%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Big Bear Lake for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

3.0% (159)

9-12th Grade

6.0% (318)

High School / GED

24.0% (1,272)

Some College

23.0% (1,219)

Associate's Degree

13.0% (689)

Bachelor's Degree

18.0% (954)

Master's Degree

10.0% (530)

Professional Degree

2.0% (106)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (53)

Education	Big Bear Lake	CA	USA
< 9th Grade	3.0%	8.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	6.0%	7.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	24.0%	20.0%	27.0%
Some College	23.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	13.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	18.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	10.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Big Bear Lake, California

Less than $10,000

6.8% (35,895)

$10,000 to $14,999

7.1% (37,889)

$15,000 to $24,999

7.1% (37,639)

$25,000 to $34,999

10.4% (55,088)

$35,000 to $49,999

11.8% (62,567)

$50,000 to $74,999

16.2% (85,998)

$75,000 to $99,999

11.6% (61,320)

$100,000 to $149,999

17.3% (91,981)

$150,000 to $199,999

4.0% (21,437)

$200,000 or more

7.6% (40,381)

Income	Big Bear Lake	CA	USA
Less than $10,000	6.8%	4.7%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	7.1%	3.9%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	7.1%	6.9%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	10.4%	7.1%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	11.8%	10.0%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	16.2%	15.3%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	11.6%	12.3%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	17.3%	17.1%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	4.0%	9.4%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	7.6%	13.3%	8.3%