Big Bear Lake, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$595,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Big Bear Lake has 266 homes for sale at a median list price of $595,000, typically selling in about 79 days.
Big Bear Lake Market Analysis
The median list price in Big Bear Lake, CA is $595,000. Current inventory stands at 266 active listings. 43 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Expect a median around $338,000 for one bedroom homes and $1.4M at the six bedroom end. Single family homes lead the mix at 82.3%. February to July saw the median price go from $600,000 to $510,000, down about 15.0%. Median pricing works out to $409 per square foot.
Homes here typically go under contract in about 36 days. Big Bear Lake, CA sits within the 92315 ZIP code.
Big Bear Lake Rental Market
The median asking rent in Big Bear Lake, CA is $2,000. Current inventory stands at 14 active rental listings. November 2025 to May 2026 saw the median rent go from $1,500 to $3,900, up about 160.0%.
Big Bear Lake Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Buyers hold the edge right now. 15.6 months of supply is more than current demand absorbs, and the typical home takes about 79 days to sell. At the same time, selling times have improved 18% versus six months ago, which keeps well-priced homes moving. Buyers are firmly in control and can negotiate hard, while sellers need sharp pricing to draw attention.
Median Home Price
$595K
↓ 14% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
15.6 months of supply
Ample Supply266 active listings, plenty of options to choose from.
What this means for buyers
There is more inventory than recent sales absorb, so buyers have plenty of options and stronger footing to negotiate price and terms. Listings typically sell in ~79 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are sitting on the market, so buyers often have strong leverage to negotiate price, terms, and repairs. The trend is moving the other way though, with selling times down 18% over the last six months.
Inventory Distribution
A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.
About 43% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in Big Bear Lake
Homeownership is significantly higher than average, making this a homeowner-dominated market with more long-term residents.
67%
Homeowners
33%
Renters
Homeownership is 11.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
2,235 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $232K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$441K)
Price Reductions
132 listings have reduced their price
50% of active listings
Average reduction: 6.8% (~$40K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Big Bear Lake, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Big Bear Lake, CA?
The median list price in Big Bear Lake is $595,000 as of August 2026, based on 266 active listings.
Is Big Bear Lake a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Big Bear Lake currently reads as a strong buyer's market. Active inventory works out to about 15.6 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Big Bear Lake?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 36 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 79 days.
Are home prices in Big Bear Lake going up or down?
The median sale price in Big Bear Lake is down about 13.8% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Big Bear Lake, CA?
There are 266 homes for sale in Big Bear Lake right now, including 9 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Big Bear Lake?
The median asking rent in Big Bear Lake is $2,000 per month, across 14 active rental listings.