Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
16%
Bear, DE Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,818
Population
22,665
Renter Mix
40% Rent
You won’t have to grin and bear this beautiful suburb
Suburban
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Diverse
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Peaceful
Situated about halfway between Baltimore and Philadelphia, Bear is a tranquil suburb providing residents with a lush reprieve from city life. Bear’s many residential neighborhoods are engulfed in greenery, contributing to the peaceful atmosphere of the area.
Suburban delights abound throughout the town. Pulaski Highway is Bear’s main commercial thoroughfare, lined with a variety of national retailers, diverse restaurants, and specialty grocery stores. Nearby shopping centers offer plenty of everyday conveniences as well, including Fox Run Shopping Center, Governor’s Square Shopping Center, and Christiana Mall.
Locals flock to Glasgow Regional Park, Lums Pond State Park, Fort Delaware State Park, and the Delaware River for a bevy of recreational activities. Numerous Bear residents enjoy short commutes with convenience to Christiana Hospital, the University of Delaware, and I-95.
Explore the City
Ranch homes in Bear typically come with attached driveways on sizable lots.
Stewarts Brewing Company draws in large crowds throughout the week in Bear.
Cast your line in the pond at Beck's Pond Park.
Bear has several retail centers along Rt 40 that all feature casual shopping & dining options.
The basketball courts at Glasgow Park are a popular spot for local pickup games in Bear.
Newer townhomes in Bear feature up to three floors of living space.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$78,376
Average: $93,228
Education
6,568
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,987
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bear has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Bear, DE is $1,815 for one bedroom, $2,161 for two bedrooms, and $2,699 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bear has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,815/month
837 Sq Ft
House
$2,459/month
1,565 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bear, DE is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Loss (Olive B.) Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
576 Students
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary
Public
Grades K-5
1,044 Students
Oberle (William) Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
512 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- DuPont Environmental Education Center
- Cooch-Dayett Mills
- Lums Pond State Park
- Iron Hill Museum
- University of Delaware Botanic Gardens
Military Bases
Airports
- Philadelphia International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.