Livability Score

71
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Olive Tree Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Regal Cinemas
Cinema
Food and Drink (7) F
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
sweetFrog
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
The Liquor Mart
Alcohol
Chinese Food
Fast Food
D&H Liquors
Alcohol
Hardee's
Fast Food
Capriotti’s
Fast Food
Pizza Hut
Fast Food
China One
Fast Food
The Red Lion Inn
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
ABC Discount Liquors
Alcohol
Romas Pizza
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Carvel
Sweets
Cinnabon
Fast Food
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Beaver Brook Liquors
Alcohol
Fitness (2) F
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Newark
Community Centre
Delaware Rock Gym
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Body Visions Fitness Centre
Gym
Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA
Gym
Snap Fitness 24-7
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Food Lion
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Lewes Fishhouse
Seafood
Acme
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Parks (14) A+
Rockwood Playground
Playground
Forest Knoll at Wellington Woods Park
Park
Kings Croft Park
Park
Wellington Woods Park
Park
Garwood Park
Park
Becks Pond County Park
Park
Country Creek Park
Park
Glasgow Pines Park
Playground
Weiss Park
Park
Kodiak Park
Park
Glasgow Park
Park
Leathermans Run park
Park
Jamestowne Park
Park
Lewden-Green Park
Park
Wilton Park
Park
Lewden-Green Park
Park
Hann Park
Park
Cambridge Gardens Park
Park
Mansion Farm Community Park
Park
Shops (15) F
Royal Farms
Convenience Store
Wawa
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Thee Essenze
Hairdresser
Jenny's Nails
Beauty
Hollywood Tans
Beauty
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
Shoppes at Red Lion
Mall
Wawa
Convenience Store
American Signature Furniture
Furniture
Dollar General
Discount Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Lowe's
Home Improvement
1614
Nutrition Supplements
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Kim's Nails & Tanning Salon
Beauty
Fox Hunt Mall
Mall
Concord Pet Foods & Supplies
Pets
Simon Eye Associates
Optician
Diamond Furniture
Furniture
The Computer Jocks
Electronics
Getty Oil
Convenience Store
Z Market
Convenience Store
Royal Farms
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Bear.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.4% F
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cost of living C

The cost of living in Bear is 112/100 - which is 3% higher than Delaware.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime D

Bear crime rates are 2,797 per 100k, which is 19% higher than Delaware
Property Crime
2,340 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
457 crimes per 100k D-
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employment B+

The median income in Bear is $76,920 - which is 26% higher than Delaware.
Med. Household Income
$76,920 B+
Unemployment Rate
6.3% F
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health B

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
CVS
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Happy Harry's
Pharmacy
Bear-Glasgow Dental
Dentist
Christiana Fire Company Station 3
Fire Station
Christiana Fire Company Station 6
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
United Spine Center
Clinic
Delaware State Police Troop 2
Police
Christiana Fire Company Station 12
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Glasgow Medical Center
Clinic
Glasgow Imaging
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
MedExpress
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing A+

Bear home prices are $222,700 - which is 4% lower than Delaware
Home Price
$222,700 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
2.9x (home price to income ratio) A-
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schools D+

The Bear graduation rate is 82% - which is 4% lower than Delaware
School Test Scores
48% F
High School Grad. Rates
82% C-
Elementary Schools (6) F
Leasure (May B.) Elementary School
Oberle (William) Elementary School
Red Lion Christian Academy
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School
Learning Express Academy
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary
Fairwinds Christian School
Delaware Tarbiyah School
Tarbiyah Islamic School Of Delaware
Keene (William B.) Elementary School
Aquinas Academy
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School
High Schools (3) F
Red Lion Christian Academy
Fairwinds Christian School
Christiana High School
Aquinas Academy
Glasgow High School
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School
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ratings A+

Bear has an overall rating of 93% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes B+
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Bear, DE: The City of Diversity! 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I'm the type of person that absolutely thrives on freedom and diversity. That's why when I visit my friends living in the City of Bear, DE, I enjoy myself so much. You can truly find your niche here. Whether you like exploring the great outdoors, or shopping in a quaint little th ...Read More rift Shoppe, there's something for everyone. If I ever decide to move this is the spot to be.

Some of the best areas around or in the city of Bear, DE are traveling along the Chesapeak Canal in a canoe, or going on a fishing trip at Lums Pond State Park. We had a lovely family reunion there a few years ago. It's a clean, safe, and family-oriented park. We also went hiking on one their many trails.

Bear, DE has such a family-friendly atmosphere, there's so much to do with the kids. We have the Christiana Mall for our teens, the Hullabaloo Amusement Park for the younger ones, and the Delaware Rock Gym for the more adventurous. My favorite place to shop is the New Castle Farmer's Market. The Amish sell so many delicious, cakes, pies, fresh meats and cheeses. It's hard to make my mind up and sometimes I treat myself to a bit of everything.

Whenever we run out of ideas on things to do, we head over to the Delaware Welcome Center Travel Plaza on 530 JFK Memorial Hwy, just minutes from Bear, DE in Newark. This is where we pick our Attraction Information guides for the Summer and Fall events. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bear? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Rockwood Playground
      Forest Knoll at Wellington Woods Park
      Kings Croft Park
      Wellington Woods Park
      Garwood Park
      Becks Pond County Park
      Country Creek Park
      Glasgow Pines Park

      Entertainment

      Regal Cinemas

      Food & Drink

      Chick-fil-A
      sweetFrog
      Burger King
      Little Caesars
      The Liquor Mart
      Chinese Food
      D&H Liquors
      Hardee's

      D- Commute

      Is public transit available in Bear? Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Bear.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Bear? The cost of living in Bear is 112/100 - which is 3% higher than Delaware.
      Bear
      112

      12% more expensive than average

      Delaware
      108

      8% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Bear? Bear crime rates are 2,797, which are 19% higher than Delaware
      Total Crime
      2,797 per 100k people

      20% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 36

      20% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -2%

      Year over year crime is down

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Bear? The median income in Bear is $76,920 which is 26% higher than Delaware.
      Median household income
      $76,92039% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $35,59719% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      34% higher than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Bear a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Happy Harry's
      Rite Aid
      CVS

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Bear home prices? Bear home prices are $222,700 - which is 4% lower than Delaware
      Median home value
      $222,70021% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,43051% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      9% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Bear have good schools? The Bear graduation rate is 82% - which is 4% lower than Delaware
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      48%

      1% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      25% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Bear a good place to live? Bear has an overall rating of 93% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      93%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      76%

      5 total surveys

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