In Bear Lake, Idaho, the median home price is $388,088; median household income is $75,260; the population is 6,650; schools rate 5.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 176.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 30.0 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Bear Lake at a glance
Population
6,650
Median Household Income
$75,260
Typical Home Value
$388,088
School District Rating
5.9
Violent Crime Rate
176.1
Avg Commute Time
30.0
About Bear Lake
Bear Lake has a population of 6,650. The median home value is $388,088, 18% below the Idaho median. Median household income is $75,260 (3% below the Idaho median). The most populated towns are Montpelier, Paris, and Georgetown.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Bear Lake
3 towns, by population.
Bear Lake at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Bear Lake?
- Bear Lake has a population of 6,650 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Bear Lake?
- The median home value in Bear Lake is $388,088. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Bear Lake?
- Median household income in Bear Lake is $75,260 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Bear Lake in?
- Bear Lake is in Idaho.
- How many towns are in Bear Lake?
- Bear Lake contains 3 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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