What is the rental vacancy rate in Big Bear Lake, CA?

Name: Vacancy rate in Big Bear Lake, CA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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The rental vacancy rate in Big Bear Lake, CA is 3.0% (±2.9 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

The homeowner vacancy rate is 6.7% (±3.3 points).

7,414 (±177) homes, 76.3% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.

In Big Bear Lake, the rental vacancy rate went from 7.8% in 2015–2019 to 3.0% in 2020–2024 (−4.8 percentage points), a measurable decrease.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Rental vacancy rate: 3.0% (±2.9 points)
Homeowner vacancy rate: 6.7% (±3.3 points)
Vacant homes: 7,414 (±177)

Vacancy in Big Bear Lake against San Bernardino County, its state and the nation

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Big Bear Lake	San Bernardino County	California	United States
Rental vacancy rate	3.0% (±2.9 points)	3.4% (±0.4 points)	4.2% (±0.1 points)	5.5%
Homeowner vacancy rate	6.7% (±3.3 points)	0.9% (±0.2 points)	0.8% (±0.1 points)	0.9%
Vacant housing units	7,414 (±177)	68,971 (±1,565)	1,096,644 (±18,928)	14,547,859

The rental vacancy rate is the share of rental homes that are vacant and for rent; it leaves out homes already rented but not yet moved into, and seasonal homes.

In Big Bear Lake, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from San Bernardino County (3.4%).

It is not measurably different from California (4.2%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).

Rental vacancy rate in places near Big Bear Lake

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Big Bear Lake
Place	Distance	Rental vacancy rate	Compared with this place
Big Bear Lake	—	3.0% (±2.9 points)	—
Big Bear City	5.6 mi	2.1% (±2.4 points)	Not measurably different
Running Springs	12 mi	22.0% (±12.7 points)	Higher
Lucerne Valley	14 mi	0.0% (±8.1 points)	Not measurably different
Lake Arrowhead	16 mi	25.3% (±9.4 points)	Higher
Yucaipa	17 mi	0.6% (±0.8 points)	Not measurably different
Mentone	18 mi	0.8% (±1.5 points)	Not measurably different
Highland	18 mi	2.0% (±1.3 points)	Not measurably different
Cherry Valley	19 mi	0.0% (±9.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Running Springs, CA (22.0%), Lake Arrowhead, CA (25.3%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Rental vacancy rate across San Bernardino County, place by place

Rank	Place	Rental vacancy rate
16 (tie)	Colton	4.4% (±2.0 points)
16 (tie)	Montclair	4.4% (±2.1 points)
18 (tie)	Ontario	3.6% (±1.0 points)
18 (tie)	Rancho Cucamonga	3.6% (±1.4 points)
20	Wrightwood	3.4% (±5.8 points)
21	Barstow	3.2% (±2.1 points)
22 (tie)	Big Bear Lake	3.0% (±2.9 points)
22 (tie)	Chino	3.0% (±1.7 points)
24	Redlands	2.9% (±1.5 points)
25	Upland	2.4% (±1.1 points)
26 (tie)	San Bernardino	2.3% (±0.7 points)
26 (tie)	Fort Irwin	2.3% (±2.6 points)
28	Big Bear City	2.1% (±2.4 points)

Showing 13 of 47 places in San Bernardino County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Big Bear Lake

Is it hard to find a rental in Big Bear Lake?

The rental vacancy rate in Big Bear Lake, CA is 3.0% (±2.9 points); a low rate means few rental homes stand empty and for rent at any time, which usually means more competition for each one.

Is the rental market in Big Bear Lake tighter than it was?

In Big Bear Lake, the rental vacancy rate went from 7.8% in 2015–2019 to 3.0% in 2020–2024 (−4.8 percentage points), a measurable decrease.

How many homes are vacant in Big Bear Lake?

An estimated 7,414 (±177) housing units, 76.3% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.

Sources

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