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Big Bear Lake, CA


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Big Bear Lake, California

Big Bear Lake, California, in San Bernardino county, is 20 miles NE of Redlands, California (center to center) and 34 miles NE of Riverside, California. The city is part of the Riverside - San Bernardino metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 5,438 people people live in Big Bear Lake.

The People and Families of Big Bear Lake

In Big Bear Lake, about 57% of adults are married.

Big Bear Lake is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Big Bear Lake had a median family income of $41,848. As it happens, more people than usual in Big Bear Lake are able to work from their homes.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($1,700) in Big Bear Lake than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Big Bear Lake Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Big Bear Lake, about 64% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the city.

Commuting

In Big Bear Lake, 75% of commuters drive to work. In Big Bear Lake, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

Big Bear Lake strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBig Bear Lake Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 15%Big Bear Lake Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Big Bear Lake, CA

Comparing Big Bear Lake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens89
Well-Paid Single Men66
Racial Diversity51
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
Median Family Income44
People Above Poverty45
People in Middle Class or Better34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times79
Public Transportation Use42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built76
People Living Alone78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Affordability of Rents58
Affordability of Property Taxes44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime22
Low Violent Crime11

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