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Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Bear, Delaware._

About Bear, Delaware.

The city of Bear is one of the highest places in Delaware. It's surrounded by large trees, making it somewhat secluded from nearby bigger areas, including Newark, Wilmington, Elkton, and Philadelphia. It's a family-friendly location, evident due to all the families living in the area.

In this community, you can find affordable housing options and nice neighborhoods. An appealing factor of this area is the low property taxes. There is quite a bit of shopping options, along with grocery stores, movie theaters, restaurants, and more. The area has multiplied in recent years, and while the population is still mainly white, it is becoming more and more diverse as the years pass.

What to Do in Bear, DE.

Bear offers an array of fun and exciting things to do, from getting involved with local history to attending special events and more. Some of the most appealing things to do in this community are found here.

Iron Hill Museum is just under four miles from the city center, an outdoor venue, and a science center. The Museum is still in its original location and remains as it was originally constructed in 1923 to provide a learning center for Iron Hill Village's African-American Students.

If you would rather spend your time outdoors, visit the University of Delaware Botanic Gardens or catch a game at the Daniel S. Fraley Stadium. Some other popular attractions include the Kalmar Nyckel Museum and Shipyard, Fort Christina Park, and the Grand Opera House.

Working in Bear, DE.

In this community, the income per capita is $27,751, approximately 11 percent under the state average. The median household income is $66,250, nine percent higher than the state average and 20 percent higher than the national average. The unemployment rate is just six percent, and the poverty rate is just 11 percent.

The top industries for workers in the area include 'other' at 38.1 percent, construction at 10.2 percent, financial and insurance services at 10.9 percent, and transportation, warehousing, and utilities at 9.8 percent.

Bear, DE. Neighborhoods

Some of the most popular neighborhoods in Bear, Delaware include Amberwood Maintenance Corp, Calvarese Farms, Estates of Red Lion, Mansion Farm, and Stone Mill Maintenance Corp. As the area of Bear is considered a more upscale suburban area, there are many HOAs in the community and gated communities.

Bear, DE. School District

The area has nine schools, including three public schools and six private schools. The schools spend approximately $18,547 per student, higher than the national average.

Public schools include:

• Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary for Kindergarten through 5th grade students
• Oberle (William) Elementary School for Kindergarten through 5th grade students
• Lo (Olive B.) Elementary School for grades 1st through 5th

The private schools for this community, each of which provides classes for students in Pre-K to 12th grade, include:

• Red Lion Christian Academy
• Glasgow Christian Academy
• Fairwinds Christian School
• Caravel Academy
• Aquinas Academy
• Advoserv

There are also several colleges and universities nearby, including the Academy of Massage and Bodywork, the University of Delaware, Wilmington University, and Delaware Technical Community College.

Moving to Bear, DE. Resource Guide

When moving to Bear, you will find there are some official things you need to take care of before settling in. Some resources to help you get this done include:

• Driver's License and Auto Registration To get a license or transfer your license, you can visit the Delaware City Division of Motor Vehicles.
• Natural Gas and Electricity You can compare the available electricity service providers at Choose Energy and find the right natural gas provider by visiting the BBB website.
• Water and Sewer Service To have your water turned on and handle any sewer-related issues, visit the New Castle County website.
• Television/Internet If you are looking for reliable and affordable television and internet services in Bear, Delaware, visit CableTV.com to find out what options are in the local area.
• Telephone To learn about the available telephone service providers in Bear, visit WireFly.
• Waste Collection and Recycling Service Find the top waste collection and recycling services at The Real Yellow Pages website.
• County Parks and Recreation Bear, Delaware, is home to a huge selection of natural areas and parks. Learn about these at the Parks & Recreation website.
• City and County Government Find the contact information for local government officials at the New Castle County website.

Bear, DE. Housing

The median home cost in this community is $268,200. Home appreciation over the past 10 years has hovered around 3.9 percent, with the average age of homes being 23 years. Renters make up approximately 28.4 percent of the population, and at any given time, 2.6 percent of the apartments and houses in the area are available to rent.

Within Bear, you can find an assortment of real estate listings. These range from inexpensive condos to urban townhouses and even more luxurious residences. Bear is a good location for virtually anyone interested in moving to the area. As a family-oriented community, most neighborhoods are located conveniently to schools and shopping centers.