Bear Valley, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 8/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 2/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Bike-Friendly. Biking is convenient and safe for most trips, with good infrastructure and reasonable access to key destinations.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
80 332.4M (US)
Median Age
58.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
43.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
83.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$104,205 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$475,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$744 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,125 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
6.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Alpine County
9
Gardnerville Ranchos Urban Area
2
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Alpine County
6
Gardnerville Ranchos Urban Area
3
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 18 36
Feb 6 17 39
Mar 5 17 44
Apr 3 7 48
May 2 1 56
Jun 1 0 65
Jul 0 0 72
Aug 0 0 71
Sep 1 0 64
Oct 2 2 54
Nov 4 9 43
Dec 6 16 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 9%

Schools

Mountain High
20 miles, S
Hazel Fischer Elementary
21 miles, W 2.8 star

Colleges

Lake Tahoe Community College
32 miles, NE 1.4 star
Columbia College
36 miles, SW 1.4 star
Western Nevada College
51 miles, NE 1.4 star
Sierra Nevada College
54 miles, NE 2.3 star

Hospitals

Barton Memorial Hospital
30 miles, NE 5 star
Carson Valley Medical Center
36 miles, NE 3.2 star
Adventist Health Sonora
38 miles, SW 3.2 star
Mark Twain Medical Center
39 miles, W 3.2 star

Airports

Reno-Tahoe International Airport
73 miles, NE 2.3 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
76 miles, W 1 star
Sacramento International Airport
84 miles, NW 3.2 star
Mammoth Yosemite Airport
88 miles, SE 1 star