Living in Bear Valley, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bear Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Bear Valley has 120 residents with a median age of 51.5. The median home value is $470,000.
Bear Valley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bear Valley at a glance
- Population
- 120
- Median age
- 51.5State: 37.9
- Median home value
- $470,000State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 71.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 80.8%
Is Bear Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median.
Cons: Unemployment of 15.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bear Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bear Valley the median home value is $470,000, 41% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Bear Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 527
- Owner-occupied
- 71.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.6%
- Vacant
- 90.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.45
90.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Bear Valley has many vacation and second homes.
Bear Valley demographics
- Population
- 120
- Median age
- 51.5
- Under 18
- 39.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 49
- Foreign-born
- 10%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bear Valley ›
Education in Bear Valley
80.8% of adults 25 and older in Bear Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 13.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bear Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 15.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 29 min
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Drive alone
- 34.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 22.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Bear Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Valley | 120 | — | $470,000 | — |
| Dorrington | 406 | $209,022 | $478,600 | — |
| Arnold | 2,482 | $92,467 | $485,700 | $1,613 |
| Wilseyville | 798 | $70,043 | $312,500 | — |
| Alpine Village | 210 | $78,750 | $607,100 | $2,150 |
| Meyers | 1,995 | $96,354 | $646,700 | $2,856 |
| Avery | 268 | $47,056 | $458,100 | — |
| Hathaway Pines | 163 | $50,370 | $342,600 | — |
| Buckhorn | 3,504 | $90,045 | $360,800 | $2,220 |
More for people moving to Bear Valley
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What is the average home price in Bear Valley?
The median home value in Bear Valley is $470,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Bear Valley, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median. Minuses: unemployment of 15.6%.
What is the median age in Bear Valley?
The median age in Bear Valley is 51.5 years (California: 37.9).
What is the unemployment rate in Bear Valley?
The unemployment rate in Bear Valley is 15.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bear Valley?
80.8% of adults in Bear Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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