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Big Bear Lake, California

city · San Bernardino County

At a glance

5,041
Population
$576,700
Median home value (all homes)
90% above U.S. median
$542,057
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,454/mo
Median rent
8% above U.S. median
$76,250
Median household income
3% below U.S. median
24.7 min
Average commute
96.3%
Homes with broadband
75.48%
Locations with fiber available
5.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 128 — 28% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing108% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities7% below
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost32% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college19 mi
Nearest community college17 mi
Nearest technical college20 mi
High school graduates93%
College graduates33.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Victor Valley Economic Development Authority
Joint Powers Authority made up of Adelanto, Apple Valley, Hesperia, and Victorville in Southern California. It focuses on promoting business development and site selection in the Victor Valley region.
county San Bernardino County Economic Development
SB Advantage is a San Bernardino County Business Resources program that delivers news, events, and tips for starting, expanding, and growing San Bernardino County businesses. It helps businesses access free resources, training, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
county San Bernardino County Economic Development Department
San Bernardino County Economic Development Department works to bridge the gap between businesses and opportunities in San Bernardino County. It offers site selection, market analysis, project facilitation, small business resources, and film permitting to attract, retain, and grow businesses across the county.
region Inland Empire Economic Partnership
IEEP unites business, government, and community leaders to create a thriving Inland Empire region. It focuses on harnessing this potential through strategic initiatives that bolster human capital, improve transportation infrastructure, enhance educational outcomes, and elevate environmental quality.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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