Big Bear Lake City Center, CA
Is City Center a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe7
Medium13
Low10
Other70
28 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape5
Child involved23
Assault2
Other2
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible inside investigation was reported near Lakeview Drive between East Landing and Glen Road, with Medic Truck 281 dispatched to the area. | Lakeview Dr, Big Bear Lake, CA | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a be-on-the-lookout was broadcast (second-hand from SBSO) for a reported VC 20001 hit-and-run involving a green dirt bike ridden by a juvenile, possibly traveling with a second dirt bike. The incident was reported near Cedar Avenue and 1st Street in Big Bear/Big Bear City. Additional details relayed included one rider wearing a red shirt and mention of a pink dirt bike with a missing chain that was being pushed westbound; another bike was reported continuing eastbound on Cedar. | Cedar Ave, Big Bear, CA 92314 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible trauma victim at the Snow Summit ski area on Summit Boulevard, with medic units 200 and 81 dispatched to the scene. | Snow Summit, 880 Summit Blvd Suite B, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a report of a possibly separated adult woman near the Snowcrest Inn on San Antonio Falls Road in Big Bear Lake. Her mother was with deputies while the daughter was believed to be apart from the group. Units obtained a physical description and home city information while clarifying that she was not necessarily being reported missing. | Snowcrest Dr, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 | Missing Person |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, animal Control appears to be following up on a prior complaint at the Snowcrest Inn on San Antonio Falls Road, with officers collecting a fee and meeting with two primary contacts and one additional person. A mother and daughter are mentioned as being temporarily separated while officers are on scene. | Snowcrest Dr, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 | Other Incidents |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, an outside investigation is underway at a mobile home park near Big Bear Boulevard, with Medic Truck 281 assigned to the call. | Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible stroke medical emergency on Winter Park Drive between Brackenridge Road and Vale Lane, with medic ambulance 281 and medic truck 281 responding. | Winterpark Dr, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 12, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving a sick person occurred near Knickerbocker Road at The Crossings, between Village Drive and Crossings at Big Bear Lake Access Road. | Knickerbocker Rd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 10, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medic ambulance and medic truck responded to a medical emergency near Bear Boulevard between Summit Boulevard and China Garden Road. | China Garden Rd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 10, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible stroke near Big Bear Boulevard between Summit Boulevard and China Garden Road, with a medic ambulance and medic truck sent to the scene. | China Garden Rd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 | Medical Emergency |
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Median Home Price
$454,859
Average Rent
$2,120
Vacancy Rate
64.6%
Nearby neighborhoods
Overview
Big Bear Lake City Center is a suburban neighborhood in Big Bear Lake, California, with mostly small to medium single-family homes and apartment complexes built mainly between 1970 and 1999.
The vacancy rate is high at 64.6%, largely due to seasonal occupancy common in vacation areas, with many homes empty during off-season periods.
SuburbanSmall to Medium HomesHigh Vacancy
Quick Facts
| Suburban Neighborhood | Yes |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Big Bear Lake City Center's housing market includes a mix of owner and renter occupied small to medium single-family homes and apartments, with many built between 1970 and 1999.
| Owner Occupied Rate | Mixed ownership and rental |
|---|---|
| Housing Type | Small to medium single-family homes and apartments |
| Built Between 1970 and 1999 | Majority |
| Seasonally Occupied Housing | 59.9% |
What buyers will notice right away
Many homes are vacant due to seasonal use, affecting year-round occupancy.
Most homes were built between 1970 and 1999, with some older homes from 1940 to 1969.
Families & Lifestyle
The neighborhood has a high share of sales and service workers and a notable divorce rate.
Sales and Service Hub — Sales and service jobs dominate the local economy.
| Sales and Service Occupations | 50.4% |
|---|---|
| Divorced Residents | 22.0% |
Demographics
| Sales and Service Occupations | 50.4% |
|---|---|
| English Speakers | 69.8% |
| Spanish Speakers | Present |
| Korean Speakers | 2.2% |
| Mexican Ancestry | 33.2% |
| German Ancestry | 14.3% |
| Irish Ancestry | 10.2% |
| English Ancestry | 9.2% |
| Canadian Ancestry | 4.8% |
| Belgian Ancestry | 2.3% |
| Foreign Born | 22.1% |
Commute
Most residents have short commutes, with a high carpool rate.
Big Bear Lake City Center features short commutes and a very high carpool rate.
Short Commutes — Most workers spend under 15 minutes commuting.
Carpooling — Carpooling is popular, with 31.6% of commuters sharing rides.
| Commute Under 15 Minutes | 66.7% |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 49.6% |
| Carpool Rate | 31.6% |
Homes for sale near 92315
For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.
$1,550,000
4 bd | 4 ba | 3,658 sqft
42364 Heavenly Valley Rd
Big Bear Lake, CA, 92315
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the vacancy rate so high?
The high vacancy rate is due to seasonal occupancy common in vacation areas like Big Bear Lake City Center.
What is the dominant occupation?
Sales and service jobs are the largest occupational group, comprising over half the workforce.