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Big Bear City, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Big Bear City, CA (San Bernardino County) — Census median home value $427,700, county listing prices up about 1.2% over the past year. Market data for Big Bear City houses and the broader area.
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Big Bear City, CA is in San Bernardino County, California — this guide covers houses in Big Bear City and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 12,493, with a median household income of $72,457. Census data puts the median value of houses in Big Bear City at $427,700.
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Market overview
Big Bear City housing market
Big Bear City is in San Bernardino County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Big Bear City and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$427,700
Population (Census ACS)
12,493
Median household income
$72,457
County price trend (2025)
1.23% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Big Bear City market snapshot
Population
12,493
County
San Bernardino County
Median Household Income
$72,457
Median Home Value (city)
$427,700
Median Gross Rent
$1,454/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+1.2%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Big Bear City's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $427,700.
County Price Trend
San Bernardino County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.23% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Big Bear City has an estimated population of 12,493 and a median household income of $72,457, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Big Bear City's Census-reported median home value works out to about 5.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 24% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Big Bear City
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Nearby communities include Big Bear Lake, Lucerne Valley, Oak Glen, Running Springs, Morongo Valley, Yucaipa, Lake Arrowhead, Homestead Valley, Mentone, Highland, Yucca Valley, Redlands, Crestline, Joshua Tree, San Bernardino, Loma Linda.
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Nearby city · ~21.8 mi
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Nearby city · ~29.5 mi
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Census & home facts
Big Bear City data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
12,493
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$427,700
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$72,457
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,454
County FHFA annual change (2025)
1.23%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$538,500
Census place type
CDP
County
San Bernardino County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
32.01 sq mi
Census GEOID
0606406
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Big Bear City
Schools
San Bernardino City Unified — 76 schools, 45,971 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. San Bernardino addresses may be served by San Bernardino City Unified, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Big Bear City FAQ
What are houses worth in Big Bear City, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Big Bear City at $427,700.
How much do houses cost in Big Bear City, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Big Bear City, Census ACS data shows a median value of $427,700. Active listing prices in San Bernardino County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Big Bear City, CA?
Big Bear City houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding San Bernardino County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Big Bear City, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Big Bear City's population at approximately 12,493.
What's the median rent in Big Bear City, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Big Bear City at approximately $1,454 per month.
What is the median household income in Big Bear City, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Big Bear City at approximately $72,457.
Is the Big Bear City housing market growing?
San Bernardino County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.23% annual change in 2025.
Is Big Bear City, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Big Bear City's median home value at about 5.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 24% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Big Bear City, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest San Bernardino City Unified for many Big Bear City addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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