Bear, DE 19701 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Bear, DE—19701

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$426,000

3.6% YoY Growth

Household Income

$108,000

27.5% YoY Growth

Days on Market

19.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.8%

Median Rent

$2,500

7.4% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,750

11.7% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,580

9.4% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,400

7.5% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Bear, DE

As of May '26, the median home price in Bear, DE is $426,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.6%. This indicates that home prices in Bear, DE are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.8%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$426,000	3.6%
Single Family	$428,000	3.4%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Bear, DE

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Bear, DE is $2,460, with a year-over-year rent change of 7.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Bear, DE is 1-bedrooms: $1,660, 2-bedrooms: $1,840, 3-bedrooms: $2,470, 4-bedrooms: $3,020. The most common rental property sizes in Bear, DE are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 43.0% and 33.4% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,500	$2,460
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,750	$1,660
2 Bed Rent	$1,580	$1,840
3 Bed Rent	$2,400	$2,470
4 Bed Rent	$2,800	$3,020

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

1.4%

1 Bedroom

15.2%

2 Bedrooms

43.0%

3 Bedrooms

33.4%

4 Bedrooms

6.7%

5+ Bedrooms

0.3%

Property Listings — Bear, DE

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Bear, DE is 21. This is a increase of 19.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 23.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$550,000	3.0%
Listing Count	88	11.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.2%	11.0%
Days on Market	21	19.0%

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Demographics — Bear, DE

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Bear, DE has a population of 44,800, which has increased by 15.0% over the past 5 years. Bear, DE is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.5% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 34.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 19.0% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	44,800	15.0%
% Under 18	20.5%	0.5%
% Seniors	14.0%	8.5%
% WFH	19.0%	265.4%
% w/ College Degree	34.6%	-4.7%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Bear, DE is a predominantly white area, with 49.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 11.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Bear, DE is black, making up 25.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 17.3% of the population in Bear, DE, and this percentage has increased by 13.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	49.6%	-11.1%
% Black	25.8%	-2.6%
% Hispanic	10.6%	41.3%
% Asian	10.3%	22.6%
% Foreign Born	17.3%	13.1%

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Mortgage and Risk — Bear, DE

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 728 mortgage originations in Bear, DE, of which 79.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 59.0%, with 25.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Bear, DE. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 17.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	728
% Conventional Loans	79.0%
% Government Loans	21.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	17.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Bear, DE

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Bear, DE under the Section 8 program is 0.9%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Bear, DE, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	36
Total Units Section 8	28
% Rentals under Section 8	0.9%
% Occupied Section 8	68.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$120	$1,750	$1,870
2 Bedroom	$650	$1,580	$2,230
3 Bedroom	$290	$2,400	$2,690
4 Bedroom	$250	$2,800	$3,050

Bear, DE—19701

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Bear, DE

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Bear, DE

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Bear, DE

Demographics — Bear, DE

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Bear, DE

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Bear, DE

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Bear, DE

Home Price to Income Ratio

Bear, DE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Newark, DE

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.5
Median Home Price	$426,000
Median Household Income	$108,000

Bear, DE—19701

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Bear, DE

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Bear, DE

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Bear, DE

Demographics — Bear, DE

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Bear, DE

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Bear, DE

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Bear, DE

Home Price to Income Ratio

Bear, DE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Newark, DE

Saint Georges

Newark, DE

Middletown, DE

Newark, DE

Frequently Asked Questions

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