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Big Bear City offers a rustic, small-town mountain vibe, distinct from the more bustling Big Bear Lake Village. It's quieter, more residential, and provides a genuine sense of high-desert mountain living.
City Snapshot
Population
12,738
County
San Bernardino County
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Median Income
$67,782
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Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Domestic Violence Hotline
Child Abuse Hotline
Veterans Crisis Line
Bear Valley Community Hospital
Bear Valley Community Healthcare District
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