For Sale
Big Bear, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$430 per SF
Avg asking sale price
$34 per SF
Avg asking lease rate
5,460 SF
Avg unit lease size
6,396 SF
Avg building size for sale
7.64%
Average cap rate
Big Bear's Demographic Profile
Big Bear has 1,792 households and a median income of $70,599, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -7% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.
| Key Demographic Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 3,904 |
| # Households | 1,792 |
| Median age | 50 |
| Median household income | $70,599 |
| Avg household size | 2.0 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 734 |
| 5-year population change | -7% |
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| Nearby Office Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bear | $261 | 4,500 SF | 6.40% |
| Big Bear Lake | $261 | 4,500 SF | 6.40% |
| Big Bear City | $391 | 1,892 SF | 6.40% |
| Nearby Industrial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bear | $384 | 4,390 SF | 7.00% |
| Big Bear Lake | $277 | 4,390 SF | 7.00% |
| Big Bear City | $277 | 4,390 SF | 7.00% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| Big Bear | $266 | 7,198 SF |
| Big Bear Lake | $277 | 6,668 SF |
| Fawnskin | $370 | 2,433 SF |
| Running Springs | $227 | 2,458 SF |
| Big Bear City | $240 | 7,482 SF |
Commercial Properties For Sale in Big Bear
The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
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Nearby Commercial Markets
Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Big Bear pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.
| Commercial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Average Size |
|---|---|---|
| Big Bear | $430 | 6,396 SF |
| Big Bear Lake | $302 | 6,405 SF |
| Fawnskin | $308 | 3,453 SF |
| Running Springs | $353 | 3,052 SF |
| Angelus Oaks | $40 | 21,187 SF |
Regional Demographic Comparison
This comparison places Big Bear alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Big Bear or distributed across surrounding areas.
| City | Population | # Households | Age | Median Household Income | Avg Household Size | Renter Occupied Housing Units | Five Yr Pop Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bear | 3,904 | 1,792 | 50 | $70,599 | 2 | 734 | -7% |
| Big Bear Lake | 3,902 | 1,791 | 50 | $70,628 | 2 | 734 | -7% |
| Running Springs | 4,083 | 1,749 | 44 | $83,106 | 2 | 435 | -4% |
Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Big Bear, CA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.
FAQs About Commercial Investing in Big Bear
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Is Big Bear a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?
Big Bear offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.
How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Big Bear?
The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Big Bear. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.
What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Big Bear?
Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Big Bear. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.
How does Big Bear compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?
Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Big Bear. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.
How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Big Bear acquisitions?
This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Big Bear, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.
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