What are the schools like in Upper Bear Creek, CO?

School district data for Upper Bear Creek is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Upper Bear Creek?

The median household income in Upper Bear Creek, CO is $177,856 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Upper Bear Creek, CO?

Upper Bear Creek has an average high temperature of 44.4°F in January and 81.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 80.8 inches.

Upper Bear Creek, CO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Upper Bear Creek, CO affordable or expensive?

Upper Bear Creek's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Upper Bear Creek is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,038,500 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Upper Bear Creek, CO?

Upper Bear Creek has a violent crime rate of 92.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 948.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Upper Bear Creek, CO a Good Place to Live?

Upper Bear Creek is a small town of 921 in Colorado, with a median household income of $177,856 . Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Upper Bear Creek stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Upper Bear Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Upper Bear Creek city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 105.5

Upper Bear Creek's overall cost of living index is 105.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Upper Bear Creek costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Upper Bear Creek, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,038,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$177,856	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Upper Bear Creek's violent crime rate is 92.8 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

92.8 /100k

Property Crime

948.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Upper Bear Creek, CO	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	56.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Upper Bear Creek sees average highs of 44.4°F in January and 81.2°F in July, with 21.4 inches of annual precipitation and 80.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Upper Bear Creek, CO
Average High — January	44.4°F
Average High — July	81.2°F
Annual Precipitation	21.4"
Annual Snowfall	80.8"

Demographics

Metric	Upper Bear Creek, CO	National Avg
Population	921	—
Median Age	57.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	11.0%	22.2%
65 and over	28.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Upper Bear Creek, CO affordable or expensive?

Upper Bear Creek's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Upper Bear Creek roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,038,500 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Upper Bear Creek, CO?

Upper Bear Creek's violent crime rate is 92.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 948.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Upper Bear Creek?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Upper Bear Creek, CO a good place to live?

Upper Bear Creek, CO has a population of 921, a median household income of $177,856, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Upper Bear Creek?

Upper Bear Creek averages 44.4°F in January and 81.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.4 inches with about 80.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Upper Bear Creek?

The population of Upper Bear Creek, Colorado is 921 with a median age of 57.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Upper Bear Creek?

Key numbers for living in Upper Bear Creek: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $1,038,500, median household income $177,856, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Upper Bear Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.