The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 92314 sells for about $396,700, or $309 per square foot.
Prices are up +6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 70 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,849 a month.
ZIP 92314 — Big Bear City
The Big Bear City housing market is showing moderate price appreciation with a median sale price of $396,700. Market activity is driven by its appeal as a mountain destination, though high wildfire risk and a reliance on the vacation-rental economy remain key factors for buyers.
This ZIP is primarily suited for vacation-home buyers, investors in the short-term rental market, and those seeking a mountain lifestyle, rather than traditional commuters.
Median prices moved up 6.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 70 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 9.7% · poverty 14.4% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 92314, San Bernardino County, CA
The area is situated within the San Bernardino National Forest, presenting significant wildfire risk and associated insurance-market challenges.
The local economy is driven by tourism and recreation, with a housing stock heavily comprised of cabins and vacation homes.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%).
Commuting typically requires navigating mountain roads to reach employment centers in the Inland Empire or San Bernardino Valley.
The area offers extensive access to Big Bear Lake, hiking trails in the San Bernardino National Forest, and proximity to local ski resorts and golf courses.
The market features a significant presence of short-term vacation rentals due to the area's status as a year-round mountain destination.
The economy is heavily reliant on the tourism and hospitality sectors, supported by year-round mountain recreation.
Transportation is primarily via highway corridors connecting the mountain community to the San Bernardino Valley.
The San Bernardino County Assessor manages property valuations for the region.
Property insurance availability and premiums are significantly impacted by the area's high wildfire hazard classification.
Data sourced from Census Bureau and Data Commons.
- SkyPark at Santa's Village4.517.9 mi
- Oak Tree Mountain4.513.5 mi
- Yosemite Axe Throwing4.92.5 mi
- Mountain Room Escapes Big Bear53.6 mi
- Big Bear Escape Room4.94.2 mi
- Riley's Farm4.414.6 mi
- Greenspot Farms4.617.5 mi
- Oak Tree Mountain4.513.5 mi
- Yucaipa Valley Golf Club4.218 mi
- Serendipity Garden Weddings4.815.6 mi
- Big Bear Mountain Resort4.52 mi
- Snow Summit4.52 mi
- Snow Valley Mountain Resort4.410.3 mi
- Big Bear Snow Play3.92.1 mi
- Big Bear Alpine Zoo4.51 mi
- Bear Valley Dam4.77 mi
- Big Bear Valley Historical Museum4.82.5 mi
- Edward-Dean Museum & Gardens4.718.1 mi
- Dam Keepers House4.76.9 mi
- Oak Glen School Museum4.814 mi
- Big Bear Mountain Resort4.52 mi
- Snow Summit4.52 mi
- Snow Valley Mountain Resort4.410.3 mi
- Big Bear Alpine Zoo4.51 mi
- Boulder Bay Park4.85.4 mi
- Big Bear Marina4.53.7 mi
- Holloway's Marina & RV Park4.74.7 mi
- Pine Knot Marina4.23.4 mi
- Pleasure Point Marina4.55 mi
- Captain John's Fawn Harbor & Marina4.45.5 mi
- Bear Mountain Golf Course40.3 mi
- Vons4.32.3 mi
- The Village Shops and Courtyard4.73.3 mi
- Interlaken Shopping Center4.42.2 mi
- SBD International Airport4.624.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional destination for boating, fishing, and water recreation.
Provides extensive hiking, biking, and outdoor recreation access surrounding the community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.