Big Bear City, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$333 Avg asking sale price
$73 Avg asking lease rate
2,617 SF Avg unit lease size
5,942 SF Avg building size for sale
7.87% Average cap rate

Big Bear City's Demographic Profile

Big Bear City has 4,796 households and a median income of $63,036, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -3% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 11,160
# Households 4,796
Median age 46
Median household income $63,036
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 1,362
5-year population change -3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Big Bear City $284 1,892 SF 6.40%
Big Bear $373 4,500 SF 6.40%
Big Bear Lake $264 4,500 SF 6.40%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Big Bear City $277 4,325 SF 7.00%
Big Bear $277 4,325 SF 7.00%
Big Bear Lake $277 4,325 SF 7.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Big Bear City $290 8,757 SF
Big Bear $288 7,790 SF
Big Bear Lake $296 7,254 SF
Fawnskin $370 2,433 SF
Running Springs $227 2,458 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Mentone $786 2,334 SF 5.43%
Yucaipa $366 20,710 SF 5.25%
Yucca Valley $155 4,185 SF 8.53%
Highland $268 9,304 SF 6.53%
Banning $307 32,827 SF 5.70%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Big Bear City

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Walgreens | Big Bear Lake, CA

Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

  • 12,581 SF Retail Building
  • 5.65% Cap Rate
  • $5,565,000
For Sale

521 W Big Bear Blvd

Big Bear City, CA 92314

  • 1,270 SF Retail Building
  • $285,000
For Sale

Tao Cabins

Big Bear City, CA 92314

  • 2,660 SF Hospitality
  • $950,000
For Sale

Goldmine Lodge

Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

  • 5,963 SF Hospitality
  • 9.86% Cap Rate
  • $1,590,000
For Sale

42598 Moonridge Rd

Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

  • 684 SF Office Building
  • $295,000
For Sale

42718 Moonridge Rd

Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

  • 3,352 SF Office Building
  • 6.40% Cap Rate
  • $899,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Big Bear City pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Big Bear City $333 5,942 SF
Big Bear $345 6,469 SF
Big Bear Lake $317 6,583 SF
Angelus Oaks $40 21,187 SF
Fawnskin $308 3,453 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Big Bear City 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 City 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 City 11,160 4,796 46 $63,036 2 1,362 -3%
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%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Big Bear City, 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 City

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Is Big Bear City a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Big Bear City 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 City?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Big Bear City. 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 City?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Big Bear City. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Big Bear City compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Big Bear City. 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 City acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Big Bear City, 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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