Bear Creek, CA


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Bear Creek, CA

About Bear Creek, CA

Living in Bear Creek, CA is an experience unlike any other. It is situated along the coast and provides access to numerous outdoor activities like fishing, hiking and beach-going. The town also has a thriving local culture, with plenty of art galleries, cafes and boutiques to explore. The friendly atmosphere makes it easy to get to know your neighbors and make lasting friendships. In addition to its stunning natural setting, Bear Creek also offers a variety of modern amenities such as excellent schools, health care facilities and shopping destinations. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing place to retire or a vibrant location to raise a family, Bear Creek is the perfect destination for all of your needs. Small city - Central California, mid-Central Valley, 80 miles south of Sacramento.

State: California
County: Merced County
Metro Area: Merced Metro Area
City: Bear Creek
Zip Codes: No Zip Codes Here.
Cost of Living:
Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: 22 ft above sea level

Merced has played a role, for the past 125 years, as a sleepy agricultural and transportation center and a travel gateway to Yosemite National Park. But in 2005, the long-awaited University of California Merced campus was finally opened, which should over time greatly influence its role and character and bring positive growth. Aside from the University and its 2100-acre campus northeast of town, Merced is a typical Central Valley town, with a pleasant if somewhat mundane character. Retail and residential growth are well-planned and attractive.

The COL Index and median home prices are extreme, especially given local incomes. Those willing to pay these prices are clearly betting on the future, and if Merced grows up to be another Davis, home of the University of California campus of that name and an excellent college town example, things should work out well.

The immediate area is level and mainly agricultural. Just to the east, the Sierra Nevada foothills rise into an oak-studded grassland with mountains approaching 13,500 feet. Coastal mountains rise to the west to 4,000 feet, providing a dramatic landscape on all but the most dusty or hazy valley days. Climate is typical for the Central Valley- hot, dry summers and mild winters with frequent valley fog and about 90% of the year’s annual rain.

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Bear Creek Cost of Living

Nearby national parks, emerging college town, and future job growth make Bear Creek a great place to live.

$443,700
+23.8% higher than avg
$70,972
+2.7% higher than avg
7.8 / 7.2
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summer/winter
Bear Creek Crime
44.3 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Bear Creek, California
$84,960
for a family
$40,800
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Bear Creek
   Nearby national parks
Low educational attainment
   Emerging college town
Cost of living
   Future job growth
Current unemployment
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