| With its scenic Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountain | | | | Lakes, as of November 2009, the median price of a |
| setting and wide range of available recreational | | | | home was $480,000, whereas in Bishop the median |
| opportunities, Bishop, California is a desirable place to | | | | price was $300,000. Bishop also has a much warmer |
| live. In fact, in 2007 it was named to National | | | | and less snowy climate than Mammoth Lakes. |
| Geographic Adventurer's magazine, as one of the | | | | Bishop is located within two hours of some of |
| United States' "Top 50 Adventure Towns". | | | | America's finest National Parks including Yosemite, |
| Although it is a relatively small town of 3,500 | | | | Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Death Valley. The area |
| residents, it is within commuting distance of | | | | has much to explore and is perfect for the outdoor |
| Mammoth Lakes, a larger community of 7,500 | | | | adventurist or for someone looking for a slower |
| residents, forty miles to the northwest. | | | | paced lifestyle. Bishop also garners interest from |
| Bishop is much more affordable than Mammoth | | | | retirees and is home to the Highlands Senior Mobile |
| Lakes, which is home to the popular Mammoth | | | | Home Park. |
| Mountain Ski Resort. For example, in Mammoth | | | | |