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Cost of living in Bear summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bear. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Delaware. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bear is 110 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bear is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Bear is $414,665.
The median income in Bear is $91,687.
Bear's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Bear Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Bear | Delaware | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 105 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 102 | 100 |
| Health | 128 | 121 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 103 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Bear, DE Weather
The average high in Bear is 64.9° and the average low is 45.2°.
There are 63.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.7 inches of precipitation each year with 11.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Bear |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 64.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 63.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 11.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Bear Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Bear
The current population in Bear is 22,370. The population has increased 19.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22,370 | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 22,604 | -2.0% |
| 2022 | 23,070 | 6.7% |
| 2021 | 21,625 | 1.1% |
| 2020 | 21,397 | 2.6% |
| 2019 | 20,850 | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 21,362 | 4.7% |
| 2017 | 20,401 | 2.5% |
| 2016 | 19,904 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 19,886 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 19,732 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 19,824 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 19,751 | 3.4% |
| 2011 | 19,110 | 1.9% |
| 2010 | 18,748 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bear
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Bear is:
29.2% White with 6,530 White residents.
37.7% African American with 8,438 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 1 American Indian residents.
8.3% Asian with 1,858 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 105 Other residents.
3.1% Two Or More with 701 Two Or More residents.
21.2% Hispanic with 4,737 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bear | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29.2% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 37.7% | 21.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 8.3% | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 21.2% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Bear
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Bear is 52.9% female with 11,834 female residents.
Bear is 47.1% male with 10,536 male residents.
| Gender | Bear | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bear for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Bear completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Bear completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Bear completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Bear completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Bear completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Bear completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Bear completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Bear completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Bear completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bear | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Bear, Delaware
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5.5% of households in Bear earn Less than $10,000.
1.3% of households in Bear earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.8% of households in Bear earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.9% of households in Bear earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.3% of households in Bear earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.2% of households in Bear earn $50,000 to $74,999.
19.0% of households in Bear earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.4% of households in Bear earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.2% of households in Bear earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.3% of households in Bear earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bear | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.5% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.3% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.8% | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.9% | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.3% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.2% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 19.0% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.4% | 19.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.2% | 10.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.3% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
