Bear, DE
Living in Bear
Bikeability22
Walkability23
Commute40
Public Transit31
Affordability49
Public Safety40
Airports71
Hospitals21
Colleges68
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools38
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
21kPopulation+2.1k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
32%College-Educated+12% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black37%
Caucasian35%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate30%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$72kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty
30 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector74%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office22%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$210kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
28%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$172 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached30%
1 unit, detached31%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199936%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K3%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity34%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas6%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas54%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bear
United States45
Delaware34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
New Castle County52
Property Crime in Bear
United States48
Delaware35
Philadelphia Metro Area42
New Castle County39
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (67%)(30%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump30%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bear
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding74
Tornado11
Coastal Flooding29
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bear, DE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bear, DE
Learning Express Academy
1 miles, N
Red Lion Christian Academy
2 miles, S
Fairwinds Christian School
3 miles, NE
Tarbiyah Islamic School of Delaware
3 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Bear, DE
Strayer University-Delaware
5 miles, N
University of Delaware
6 miles, NW
Wilmington University
7 miles, NE
Goldey-Beacom College
8 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bear, DE
Meadowwood Behavioral Health System
3 miles, NE
Christiana Hospital
5 miles, N
Rockford Center
5 miles, N
Delaware Psychiatric Center
8 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Bear, DE
Philadelphia International Airport
29 miles, NE
Atlantic City International Airport
60 miles, E
Trenton Mercer Airport
65 miles, NE