salaryBear is the 5th-largest city in Delaware that we track, with 22,370 residents. Rent is higher than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $80,560 a year. That is $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Delaware cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Delaware. It is number 14 of 20 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bear?
Share of households by yearly income. 31.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bear
| Size | Bear | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,583 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,803 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,800 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,168 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bear overall?
Everyday prices in Delaware overall are same as the U.S. average (index 99.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bear, so the Delaware figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bear
Life in Bear
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bear?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $101 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $304,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,480 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bear, DE?
Renting in Bear costs a median of about $2,014 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Delaware median is $1,693.
How much do I need to make to live in Bear?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $80,560 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bear cheap or expensive?
Bear is rated OK: rent takes 24.4% of the typical household income of $98,884. It ranks 14th cheapest of 20 Delaware cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bear?
The median homeowner in Bear pays $2,238 a year in property taxes, about 0.73% of the median home value.
Is Bear more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Delaware are same as the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Bear?
The median home value in Bear is $304,800, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
22,370 people live in Bear. Numbers are typical (middle) values.