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Big Bear Lake, California

Introduction to Big Bear Lake, California

Big Bear Lake, California, in San Bernardino county, is 20 miles NE of Redlands, California and 34 miles NE of Riverside, California. About 5,438 people live in Big Bear Lake.

Big Bear Lake History

The city of Big Bear Lake was originally inhabited by the Serrano Native Americans. The city is named because grizzly bears populated the area until the latter half of the 19th century. The area witnessed a huge development during the Southern California Gold Rush between 1861 and 1912. The city was officially incorporated on November 28, 1980.

Big Bear Lake and nearby Attractions

  • Magic Mountain Recreation Area
  • San Bernardino National Forest
  • Yucaipa Regional Park
  • Kimberly Crest House and Gardens
  • Historical Glass Museum
  • Asistencia

Things To Do In Big Bear Lake

The Kimberly Crest House and Gardens is a French chateau style home built in 1897. The Big Bear Lake provides opportunities for fishing in the summer months and snowboarding and skiing during the winter. Besides, the area celebrates the Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest every year.

Big Bear Lake Transportation

San Bernardino International Airport is nearby.

Big Bear Lake Higher Education

The University of Redlands, Crafton Hills College and San Bernardino Valley College are the nearest colleges and universities.

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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