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Living in Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Lake had 5,041 residents in July 2026 and is a city in the United States. In July 2026, median household income was US$76,250 a year. The city had 7 schools in 2026. In 2026, there were 5,591 physicians per 100,000 residents.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Big Bear Lake?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,454 per month, while the median home value was US$576,700 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 65%, and the vacancy rate was 76.3% in July 2026. 62.5% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Big Bear Lake yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,454/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent62.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct76.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Median monthly rent1,278 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

16.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 824 people of 5,018 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Big Bear Lake is 5.3%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Big Bear Lake 5.3%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd76,250 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct84.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct96.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct0.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct3.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct2.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary3,100 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)17Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,421 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov16Official
Unemployment rate5.28 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Big Bear Lake. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Big Bear Lake. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct92.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools7 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count11Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct20.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio237 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents5,591 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate2,823 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Big Bear Lake when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute24.72 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct2.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct2.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportRBF3 Aug 2026OurAirports14Official
Distance to nearest airport6 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports14Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Big Bear Lake. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Big Bear Lake.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Big Bear Lake average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND27°-5°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Big Bear Lake average monthly precipitation, mm03060901201151126020114182110203484JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Big Bear Lake annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5257.9PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Big Bear Lake is 8.0 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8Big Bear Lake 8.0124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.95 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20248Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 7.83 · Feb 7.61 · Mar 10.67 · Apr 14.06 · May 18.78 · Jun 23.94 · Jul 26.5 · Aug 25.94 · Sep 22.78 · Oct 17.44 · Nov 11.94 · Dec 7.89 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information13Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -4.67 · Feb -4.61 · Mar -2.78 · Apr -0.556 · May 2.89 · Jun 6.39 · Jul 10.28 · Aug 9.72 · Sep 6.67 · Oct 1.67 · Nov -2.33 · Dec -4.72 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information13Official
Average temperature by monthJan 1.56 · Feb 1.5 · Mar 3.94 · Apr 6.78 · May 10.83 · Jun 15.17 · Jul 18.39 · Aug 17.83 · Sep 14.72 · Oct 9.56 · Nov 4.78 · Dec 1.56 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information13Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 114.6 · Feb 111.5 · Mar 60.2 · Apr 19.81 · May 10.67 · Jun 3.81 · Jul 17.53 · Aug 20.83 · Sep 10.16 · Oct 20.07 · Nov 34.29 · Dec 84.07 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information13Official
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M3108.3 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M39.43 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count8 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm693.1 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul20.03 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature8.76 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan0.3 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
South Highpoint5,018 residentsDuquesne5,019 residentsIsland Park5,019 residentsMinot Air Force Base5,017 residentsRichland Center5,020 residentsMechanicville5,021 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Big Bear Lake residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport83.6%Foreign residents16.4%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share7.08 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents824 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density309.9 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population5,018 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program15Official

Is Big Bear Lake a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–61%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 54–74%
Student52%strong on education, weak on safety · range 40–64%
Family56%strong on family, weak on safety · range 42–70%
Retirement49%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 37–61%
Foreign residents824 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population5,018 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent62.46 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent1,278 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Median gross salary3,100 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary (regional)3,421 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Official source · www.bls.gov
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd576,700 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes64.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour62.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad16.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct9.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct7.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct65.54 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct72.3 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct8.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct33.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct95.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Unlinked Passenger Trips 2022591,613 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Vehicles Operated Max Service 202229 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus2,494 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct20.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct93.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Big Bear Lake?

The median gross salary is 3,421 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Big Bear Lake?

The unemployment rate is 5.28 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Big Bear Lake?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.95 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How many people live in Big Bear Lake?

The published population is 5,018 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Big Bear Lake?

824 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Big Bear Lake a good place to live?

Big Bear Lake may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  7. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  8. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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