The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 92315 sells for about $557,500, or $322 per square foot.
Prices are up +13.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 111 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,454 a month.
ZIP 92315 — Big Bear Lake
The Big Bear Lake housing market shows mixed signals with a recent decline in median prices compared to the previous month, yet a strong year-over-year increase. Sales volume remains volatile, reflecting the seasonal nature of this mountain resort market. High inventory levels and longer days on market suggest a cooling trend for buyers.
This ZIP is primarily suited for vacation-home buyers, outdoor enthusiasts, and retirees seeking a mountain lifestyle, rather than traditional daily commuters.
Median prices moved up 13.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 111 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.4% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.3% · poverty 6.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 92315, San Bernardino County, CA
The area is subject to mountain-region wildfire risks and insurance-market volatility common to the San Bernardino Mountains.
Economic momentum is driven by tourism and seasonal recreation, with limited large-scale industrial development.
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 involves mountain highway travel to employment centers in the San Bernardino Valley, often subject to seasonal weather delays.
The area is a premier destination for skiing, hiking, and lake activities, featuring extensive trail networks and proximity to Big Bear Lake.
The rental market is heavily influenced by short-term vacation rentals, which creates pressure on long-term housing availability.
The local economy is anchored by the tourism, hospitality, and seasonal recreation sectors.
Transportation is primarily via private vehicle on mountain highways; public transit options are limited.
Development is constrained by geography and environmental regulations, focusing primarily on residential and tourism-related infrastructure.
The San Bernardino County Assessor manages property valuations in accordance with state constitutional mandates.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including water, fire protection, and school districts serving the mountain communities.
Property insurance availability and premiums are significantly impacted by high wildfire hazard ratings in the region.
Data sourced from Data Commons and Census Bureau aggregates.
- SkyPark at Santa's Village4.514.9 mi
- Oak Tree Mountain4.513.5 mi
- Yosemite Axe Throwing4.90.7 mi
- Mountain Room Escapes Big Bear50.5 mi
- Big Bear Escape Room4.91.1 mi
- Yaamava' Resort & Casino4.219.4 mi
- Live Oak Canyon Farm3.719.2 mi
- Yaamava’ Theater4.619.4 mi
- Riley's Farm4.414.8 mi
- Greenspot Farms4.616 mi
- Big Bear Mountain Resort4.51.2 mi
- Snow Summit4.51.2 mi
- Snow Valley Mountain Resort4.47.4 mi
- Big Bear Snow Play3.92.6 mi
- Big Bear Alpine Zoo4.52.3 mi
- Bear Valley Dam4.73.9 mi
- Big Bear Valley Historical Museum4.83.9 mi
- Edward-Dean Museum & Gardens4.718.1 mi
- Dam Keepers House4.73.8 mi
- Oak Glen School Museum4.814.2 mi
- Big Bear Mountain Resort4.51.2 mi
- Snow Summit4.51.2 mi
- Snow Valley Mountain Resort4.47.4 mi
- Big Bear Alpine Zoo4.52.3 mi
- Boulder Bay Park4.82.3 mi
- Big Bear Marina4.50.5 mi
- Holloway's Marina & RV Park4.71.6 mi
- Pine Knot Marina4.20.2 mi
- Pleasure Point Marina4.51.9 mi
- Captain John's Fawn Harbor & Marina4.42.5 mi
- Bear Mountain Golf Course42.9 mi
- Vons4.31.5 mi
- The Village Shops and Courtyard4.70.2 mi
- Running Springs Fine Foods4.311.6 mi
- Interlaken Shopping Center4.41.5 mi
- SBD International Airport4.621.7 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 recreational anchor for boating, fishing, and water sports.
A primary regional destination for winter sports and summer mountain biking.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.