Bear, DE Overview

Distinguished as one of the fastest growing areas in the state, Bear claims a booming population that is rapidly approaching the 2,000 mark and shows no signs of slowing.  This unincorporated region lies south of Wilmington and reaches toward the communities of Newark, Middletown, and Delaware City.  Newcomers will find an abundance of lovely new homes in a variety of architectural styles and price ranges, as well as handsome townhouse communities.  While the retail mecca of Christiana Mall is just minutes from home, local amenities are following the residential boom in the form of retail centers, a post office, library, and schools.  Numerous activities for children add to the allure for growing families.  Delaware 1 offers a convenient trip to the beautiful beach resorts of Rehoboth, Dewey, and Bethany.  Other nearby attractions include Ashland Nature Center, Bellevue State Park, Brandywine Creek State Park, Brandywine Zoo.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) 18%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 3,804.00
Household Size (ppl) 2.786
Households w/ Children 30%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 0%
5+ Years in Residency 37%
Median Year in Residency 3.9

Housing Inventory

Bear, DE Housing Inventory 518 2,140 5,660 5,660 518 2,140 5,660

Market Overview

91 listings with an estimated median price of $409,900

Price Count
$0 - 100K 8
$100K - 200K 2
$200K - 300K 12
$300K - 400K 22
$400K - 500K 19
$500K - 600K 18
$600K - 700K 1
$700K - 800K 4
$800K - 900K 2
$900K - 1M 1
$1M - Max 2
Property Type Count
Single Family 64
Townhouse 16
Commercial 3
Rental 11
Lots and Land 7
Multi Family 1

(Data as of 4/28/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Bear, DE Population Demographics

Total: 21,728

Households:7,800

Median Age: 36.81

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Bear, DE Temperature

Weather Risk

Bear, DE Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Bear, DE Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Bear, DE Highest Education Level Attained 4,478 1,213 694 1,123 2,563 884 3,398 4,478 1,213 694 1,123 2,563

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Bear, DE Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $64,873)

Bear, DE Income by dollar range 234 245 397 252 340 411 404 450 274 548 932 1,163 772 523 617 134 58 48

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$845
One Bedroom
$1,003
Two Bedroom
$1,211
Three Bedroom
$1,515
Four Bedroom
$1,686

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
Yes
Restaurants
Yes
Bars
Yes

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Bear, DE Crime

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