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Big Bear City
City in California, United States
Overview
Big Bear City, set in Southern California's San Bernardino Mountains, is a charming alpine community known for its natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and relaxed atmosphere. It's distinct from nearby Big Bear Lake, offering a quieter, more local vibe while remaining close to mountain and forest adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
34.26°, -116.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
73
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,420
Local Cost
$2,330
Local Income
$3,700
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
16.1°C
Summer Avg
26.3°C
Winter Avg
6.7°C
Record High
43.1°C
Record Low
-6.6°C
Humidity
41%
Precipitation
162 mm
Internet Speed
443 Mbps
Upload
64 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
RBF
Distance
1 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 11 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 63/100.
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