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Bear, Delaware: Convenient, Connected, and Community-Focused.
Bear offers a predominantly suburban vibe, characterized by residential developments, shopping centers, and green spaces. It's a community that balances quiet living with accessibility to amenities.
City Snapshot
Population
23,060
County
New Castle County
Timezone
America/New_York
Median Income
$83,852
Quick Numbers
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Emergency Services
Poison Control
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Domestic Violence Hotline
Child Abuse Hotline
Veterans Crisis Line
Christiana Hospital (Tufts Medicine)
Bayhealth Emergency Center - Smyrna
This Week
Brew Works Live! Local Acts at WBW!
2026-09-11 at 6:30 PM
NA Meeting
2026-09-11 at 7:00 PM
Fort Miles Lantern Tour
2026-09-11 at 7:30 PM
Midnight Margaritas A Practical Magic 2 Dance Party
2026-09-11 at 8:00 PM
Splash & Dash Youth Triatholon
2026-09-12 at 3:30 AM
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