Bear, DE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
22,604 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$88,985 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$280,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$669 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,465 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

New Castle County
5
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington Metro Area
4
Delaware
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

New Castle County
4
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington Metro Area
4
Delaware
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 5 32
Feb 3 6 35
Mar 4 2 43
Apr 4 0 52
May 4 0 63
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 5 0 77
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 5 0 68
Oct 4 0 55
Nov 3 0 46
Dec 4 2 37

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 66% of residents leaning left and 30% leaning right.

Liberal (67%) (30%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 30%
Hillary Clinton 66%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, DE State Senate District 13, DE State Representative District 5, DE
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Schools

Leasure (May B) Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Oberle (William) Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
Red Lion Christian Academy
2 miles, S • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Dawn Career Institute LLC
3 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Christiana Hospital
5 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Rockford Center
5 miles, NE
Union Hospital of Cecil County
8 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Philadelphia International Airport
29 miles, E • 4.1 star
Atlantic City International Airport
60 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
65 miles, E • 1.4 star
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