Living in Bear Valley Springs, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bear Valley Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Bear Valley Springs has 5,912 residents with a median age of 53.1. The median household income is $120,481 (22% higher than the California median), the median home value is $496,200, the median rent is $1,439/month.
Bear Valley Springs at a glance
- Population
- 5,912
- Median age
- 53.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $120,481State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $496,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,439/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 93.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Bear Valley Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the California median; home values 32% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 42 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Bear Valley Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bear Valley Springs the median home value is $496,200, 49% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,439 per month, which is 26.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,596 a month in housing costs.
Bear Valley Springs median household income
The median household income in Bear Valley Springs is $120,481 and the income per person is $52,897. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Bear Valley Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,847
- Owner-occupied
- 93.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.2%
- Vacant
- 14.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.44
Bear Valley Springs demographics
- Population
- 5,912
- Median age
- 53.1
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 31.7%
- Households
- 2,422
- Foreign-born
- 13.3%
- Veterans
- 14%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bear Valley Springs ›
Education in Bear Valley Springs
40% of adults 25 and older in Bear Valley Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 14.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bear Valley Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 19.6%
- Drive alone
- 63.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
Bear Valley Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Valley Springs | 5,912 | $120,481 | $496,200 | $1,439 |
| Stallion Springs | 2,937 | $87,321 | $432,500 | $2,250 |
| Arvin | 19,539 | $49,183 | $262,700 | $1,122 |
| Edmundson Acres | 349 | $47,500 | $241,700 | $1,342 |
| Golden Hills | 9,891 | $95,669 | $410,300 | $1,377 |
| Di Giorgio | 301 | $36,250 | $54,200 | $1,115 |
| Tehachapi | 11,946 | $72,957 | $355,500 | $1,295 |
| Weedpatch | 2,685 | $22,044 | $137,100 | $915 |
| Lamont | 13,164 | $37,217 | $220,700 | $991 |
More for people moving to Bear Valley Springs
Bear Valley Springs ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Bear Valley Springs: FAQ
What is the median household income in Bear Valley Springs, CA?
The median household income in Bear Valley Springs is $120,481, 22% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bear Valley Springs?
The median home value in Bear Valley Springs is $496,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Bear Valley Springs?
The median gross rent in Bear Valley Springs is $1,439 per month, about 26.7% of household income.
Is Bear Valley Springs, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the California median; home values 32% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 42 minutes.
What is the median age in Bear Valley Springs?
The median age in Bear Valley Springs is 53.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Bear Valley Springs?
The average commute to work in Bear Valley Springs is 42 minutes; 19.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bear Valley Springs?
The unemployment rate in Bear Valley Springs is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bear Valley Springs?
40% of adults in Bear Valley Springs 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.
Last updated: