City profile
Bear, DE
New Castle County · Population 22,370
Bear is a town in New Castle County, DE with about 22,370 residents and a typical home value near $305,000. It is 6 miles from Newark, DE, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
33°F
Summer avg
77°F
Sunny days / yr
202
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$304,800
Typical monthly housing
$1,798
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
100
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.56%
- State income tax (top)
- 6.6%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- None
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 95/100
Top hazards: Winter weather, Riverine flooding, Heat wave
Nearest major airport
29 mi to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 66% Democratic / 33% Republican
Community
Population
22,370
Black population
37.7%
County
New Castle County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸DE is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: coastal flooding
Highlights
- About 22,370 residents
- Typical home value about $305,000
- 6 miles from Newark, DE
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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