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Bear, Delaware real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Bear, DE (New Castle County) — Census median home value $280,200, county listing prices up about 5.9% over the past year.
Bear, DE is in New Castle County, Delaware — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 22,604, with a median household income of $88,985. Census data puts Bear's median home value at $280,200 (all owner-occupied homes); New Castle County's current median listing price runs $449,950, up about 5.9% over the past year.
At a glance
Bear market snapshot
Population
22,604
Median Household Income
$88,985
Median Home Value (city)
$280,200
Median Listing Price (New Castle County)
$449,950
Median Gross Rent
$1,676/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+5.9%
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What makes Bear different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Bear's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $280,200. Separately, New Castle County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $449,950. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
New Castle County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.82% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Bear has an estimated population of 22,604 and a median household income of $88,985, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Bear's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 23% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are home values like in Bear, DE?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Bear's median home value at $280,200. New Castle County's current median listing price runs $449,950, up about 5.9% over the past year.
What is the population of Bear, DE?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Bear's population at approximately 22,604.
What's the median rent in Bear, DE?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Bear at approximately $1,676 per month.
What is the median household income in Bear, DE?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Bear at approximately $88,985.
Is the Bear housing market growing?
New Castle County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.82% annual change in 2025.
Is Bear, DE affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Bear's median home value at about 3.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 23% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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