Bear Creek, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
231 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$116,641 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$961,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$773 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$292 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Merced County
6
Merced Metro Area
6
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Merced County
6
Merced Metro Area
6
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 45
Feb 3 1 49
Mar 3 1 52
Apr 1 0 57
May 1 0 64
Jun 0 0 71
Jul 0 0 76
Aug 0 0 75
Sep 0 0 71
Oct 1 0 63
Nov 2 0 52
Dec 3 0 45

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 37%
Hillary Clinton 58%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 13, CA State Senate District 14, CA Assembly District 27, CA
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Schools

Weaver Preschool
<1 miles, W
Weaver Middle
1 miles, W • 1.9 star
Pioneer Elementary
2 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Milan Institute-Merced
4 miles, NW • 1 star
Merced College
4 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Sierra College of Beauty
4 miles, NW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Mercy Medical Center
4 miles, N • 1.4 star
Emanuel Medical Center
27 miles, NW • 1.4 star
John C Fremont Healthcare District
28 miles, E • 3.2 star
Memorial Hospital Los Banos
29 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Fresno Yosemite International Airport
53 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
61 miles, NW • 1 star
Mammoth Yosemite Airport
90 miles, E • 1 star
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