Riverside–San Bernardino metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Running Springs, CA
$380,000Median listing price
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About Running Springs
Running Springs is a small mountain community on the Rim of the World Highway (SR-18) between Crestline and Big Bear. The National Children's Forest and nearby Snow Valley make it a mountain base, with the Firehouse Playground, a farmers market and nearby Arrowbear Lake Park for locals. It offers some of the most affordable mountain living near San Bernardino.
Home prices in Running Springs
The median listing price in Running Springs is $380,000.
Top places in Running Springs
- Rim of the World Highway (SR-18) overlooks.
- National Children's Forest.
- Heaps Peak Arboretum (nearby).
- Firehouse Playground.
- Snow Valley (nearby).
Commuting from Running Springs
- Approximate drive to San Bernardino: ~29 minutes via SR-330/SR-18 (about 22.3 miles; Rome2Rio, read September 25, 2026).
- Mountain Transit runs a bus to San Bernardino (about 49 minutes, six times a week).
- Mountain weather and chain controls can materially change travel times.
Running Springs FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Running Springs, CA?
The median listing price in Running Springs is $380,000. Homes.com June 2026 "median home price" — NOT a Realtor.com figure · Homes.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Running Springs, CA?
Approximate drive to San Bernardino: ~29 minutes via SR-330/SR-18 (about 22.3 miles; Rome2Rio, read September 25, 2026).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.