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Big Bear City, CA vs Smith River, CA

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Highlights
- Household income in Smith River, is 51% more than it is in Big Bear City and is 20% above the National Average.
- Big Bear City unemployment rate is 7.8%.
- Smith River unemployment rate is 8.3%.
 Big Bear City, CASmith River, CAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.3%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock2.0%1.6%
 Future Job Growth38.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes7.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock8.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$29,017  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$86,250$69,021
 Family Median Income$63,608  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Big Bear City, CASmith River, CAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock13.9%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K3.7%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock0.0%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K10.5%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock8.8%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K5.4%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock8.0%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K15.2%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock29.9%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K5.5%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock0.0%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Big Bear City, CASmith River, CAUnited States
 Management, business, finance19.4%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock1.6%6.5%
 Community, social services0.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.0%1.2%
 Education, library7.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock0.0%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology2.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock5.0%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement4.9%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock0.0%5.4%
 Building maintenance8.2%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock6.1%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support18.3%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair8.0%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock6.1%13.1%
Reviews for Big Bear City    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

this place is great for outdoor  More

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Having lived in Big Bear City, CA for over 6 years, I can tell you that it is one of the best places to raise a family. The schools are excellent, from elementary to  More

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Over 18 years ago

beautiful in the summertime, zowie, would not want to be anywhere else. the cost of living nickels and dimes you to death. one cable choice (expensive), at least 20  More

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Reviews for Smith River    1 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Drove into 'metro' Smith River four days ago and the population sign said 2021! Way different number than 866? When did Sperling's Best Places get the  More

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