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Bear, DE

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Population
22,370
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
69 ft
Median Home Value
$304,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,771/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$91,687
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Overall#14 best place in DelawarePopulation ranking#5 highest population in DelawareNearest larger communityBel Air South, Maryland34 miles away · 58,137 residents.

About Bear

Bear is a census-designated place in New Castle County, south of Wilmington and near the busy Route 40 corridor. Local lore traces the name to a tavern on the old road between Wilmington and Dover. Today Bear is mostly suburban, with shopping centers, subdivisions, healthcare, finance, and retail jobs shaping daily life. Wilmington University is nearby, and the community sits within commuting range of Wilmington, Newark, and Philadelphia-area job centers. Bear feels practical, spread out, and car-oriented.

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Low Sales TaxA+100.0ratingOutskirts FitA+97.8ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+97.7rating

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