Big Bear City is a medium-sized town located in the state of California. With a population of 12,738 people and six associated neighborhoods, Big Bear City is the 384th largest community in California.

Housing costs in Big Bear City are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in California.

A relatively large number of people in Big Bear City telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 14.92% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Another notable thing is that Big Bear City is a major vacation destination. Much of the town’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Big Bear City’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live.

Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Big Bear City is worth considering.

As is often the case in a small town, Big Bear City doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The overall education level of Big Bear City is somewhat higher than in the average US city of 21.84%: 27.78% of adults 25 and older in the town have at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Big Bear City in 2022 was $34,348, which is middle income relative to California and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $137,392 for a family of four. However, Big Bear City contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Big Bear City is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Big Bear City home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Big Bear City residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Big Bear City also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 23.07% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Big Bear City include German, Irish, English, Polish, and Italian.

The most common language spoken in Big Bear City is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Scandinavian languages.