Bear, population 17,593 (Source: 2000 U.S. Census) is located in New Castle County, DE and was named for a local tavern. It is just a few minutes to Newark, 15 minutes to Wilmington and 45 minutes to downtown Philadelphia.
Only 18.4% of the population of Bear rents and rentals rarely include utilities. The median rent in 2000 was $611, slightly less than other neighboring Newark, though utilities are not included with the rent in over 98% of the rental home.
Bear Vicinity