Big Bear Lake, CA Economy


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Big Bear Lake, CA is a great place to live and work. Nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains, Big Bear Lake offers an abundance of outdoor activities such as fishing, boating and hiking. For those looking for affordable housing options, there are two bedroom rents that are much lower than the US average at only $1,360. The local grocery cost index is also lower compared to the US average so groceries can be bought at a cheaper rate. There are many local businesses to explore in Big Bear Lake such as Alpine Slide Park, Big Bear Adventure Center and Snow Summit Ski Resort. Whether you're looking for a place to call home or just want to take a day trip up the mountain, Big Bear Lake has something for everyone.

Big Bear Lake has an unemployment rate of 7.8%. The US average is 6.0%.

Big Bear Lake has seen the job market increase by 2.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 38.7%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Big Bear Lake
- The Sales Tax Rate for Big Bear Lake is 7.8%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Big Bear Lake is 9.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Big Bear Lake
- The average income of a Big Bear Lake resident is $30,115 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Big Bear Lake resident is $65,441 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyBig Bear Lake, CaliforniaUnited States
  7.86
  -5.7%-6.2%
  38.7%33.5%
  7.8%6.2%
  8.0%4.6%
  $42,779$37,638
  $65,441$69,021
  $80,000$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.4%1.2%
  0.8%0.5%
  4.9%6.8%
  6.9%10.0%
  0.4%2.5%
  18.0%11.0%
  6.1%4.8%
  0.4%0.8%
  2.8%1.9%
  4.3%4.7%
  4.3%1.9%
  7.5%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  10.1%4.2%
  6.8%9.3%
  4.7%14.0%
  3.4%2.1%
  8.9%7.0%
  5.7%4.8%
  3.6%4.7%
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Over 12 years ago

We moved to Big Bear Lake a couple of years ago from Los Angeles because of my husband's job. It is a somewhat pretty city, the lake is mirky and surrounded by trash,  More

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Over 14 years ago

Big Bear Lake, a beautiful setting in a remote mountain community in Southern California. A draw to tourists from the Los Angeles area for skiing, boating, and mountain  More

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In the San Bernardino mountains of Southern California, this little town has almost everything you would want to see and do. In the spring and summer the lake is filled  More

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