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San Marcos, CA vs Big Bear City, CA

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- The median age of a home in San Marcos is 57.1% younger than the median age of a home in Big Bear City.
 San Marcos, CABig Bear City, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age28  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$404,600$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months16.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock68.4%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.134.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$9.0$11.0
 Homes Owned60.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock57.4%11.2%
 Homes Rented35.7%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 San Marcos, CABig Bear City, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,960$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,740  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,170$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,430  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,990$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$4,040  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 San Marcos, CABig Bear City, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.2%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock54.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 San Marcos, CABig Bear City, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.2%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9992.2%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock15.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9996.7%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock27.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99912.1%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock12.3%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99921.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.8%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9991.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.9%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 San Marcos, CABig Bear City, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock11.6%13.6%
 2000 to 200927.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock8.9%13.6%
 1980 to 198915.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock31.8%14.8%
 1960 to 196917.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock8.2%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock2.6%12.2%
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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews
Kevin · San Marcos, CA
Best place I have ever lived.
Over 7 years ago

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Norman · Vail, AZ
retiree location ?
Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Greg · South Pasadena, CA
San Marcos Weather
Over 18 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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Reviews for Big Bear City    3 Reviews
andy · Big Bear City, CA
small mountain top town
Over 17 years ago

this place is great for outdoor  More

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Koda · Big Bear City, CA
Best Place To Live with a Family
Over 17 years ago

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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pam · Big Bear City, CA
beautiful big bear
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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