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Bear, DE
Bear · New Castle County · DE 19701
Updated June 20, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$329K
Median Price
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Walk Score
7.5/10
Schools
30 min
to Wilmington
Score Breakdown
BAffordability
78/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
75/100
B-Quietness
70/100
B+Commute
85/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score61/100
Our Take
Bear is a quiet, affordable suburb with good schools and low flood risk, but it’s almost entirely car‑dependent. If you’re willing to drive for groceries and work, it could work, but the lack of walkability and transit limits flexibility.
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The Good
- ✓Decently priced homes relative to median income
- ✓Strong public school system with high ratings
- ✓Low flood risk
- ✓Quiet suburban environment
Real Talk
- !Walkability is practically nonexistent; you’ll need a car for almost everything
- !Public transit options are almost nonexistent
- !Commute times to larger job centers can be long unless you drive
- !Limited dining and nightlife choices
- $Higher property taxes typical of Delaware
- $Maintenance costs for older suburban homes
- $Higher transportation costs due to lack of public transit
Best For
Families looking for good schoolsCommuters who driveRemote workers needing a quiet settingFirst‑time home buyersPet owners
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Bear, DE
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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