Bear Valley, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
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
239 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
41.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,734 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$468,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$447 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,298 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mariposa County
6
California
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mariposa County
4
California
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 3 39
Feb 5 1 41
Mar 4 1 45
Apr 2 0 50
May 1 0 57
Jun 0 0 65
Jul 0 0 71
Aug 0 0 70
Sep 0 0 65
Oct 2 0 56
Nov 3 1 45
Dec 4 1 39

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, CA State Senate District 4, CA Assembly District 8, CA
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Schools

Monarch Academy
11 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Mariposa County High
11 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Merced College
25 miles, W • 1.4 star
Milan Institute-Merced
26 miles, W • 1 star
Sierra College of Beauty
27 miles, W • 1 star
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Hospitals

John C Fremont Healthcare District
10 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Mercy Medical Center
24 miles, W • 1.4 star
Adventist Health Sonora
31 miles, N • 3.2 star
Emanuel Medical Center
39 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Airports

Stockton Metropolitan Airport
64 miles, NW • 1 star
Mammoth Yosemite Airport
71 miles, E • 1 star
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