How long is the commute from Bear, DE?
Workers who live in Bear, DE take an average of 24.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.6% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
15.1% work from home.
8.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.1 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 15.1%
- Households without a car
- 8.7%
How people in Bear get to work
| Means of transportation | Bear | New Castle County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.6% (±5.0 points) | 68.6% | 71.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.8% (±3.7 points) | 7.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±1.0 points) | 2.6% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.2 points) | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.1% (±4.1 points) | 17.6% | 15.0% | 15.1% |
In Bear, the average commute is not measurably different from New Castle County (25.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Delaware (26.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bear, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in New Castle County (2.6%).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In New Castle County, Bear ranks 14 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 46 of 78.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bear
| Vehicles available | Bear | New Castle County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.7% (±3.5 points) | 7.5% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.2% (±5.5 points) | 35.2% | 33.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.9% (±4.6 points) | 37.4% | 38.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.2% (±3.8 points) | 20.0% | 21.4% | 21.9% |
In Bear, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from New Castle County (7.5%).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bear
| Bear | New Castle County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.1% (±4.1 points) | 17.6% (±0.6 points) | 15.0% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% (±1.5 points) | 96.8% (±0.3 points) | 96.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.5% (±3.1 points) | 93.2% (±0.5 points) | 92.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Bear, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from New Castle County (93.2%).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (92.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bear
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear | — | 24.1 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Brookside | 3.5 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Glasgow | 3.7 mi | 29.1 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| St. Georges | 4.5 mi | 32.4 minutes (±7.8) | Higher |
| Delaware City | 5.5 mi | 28.2 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Newark | 5.8 mi | 19.0 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Wilmington Manor | 6.9 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| New Castle | 7.0 mi | 23.2 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Elkton | 7.6 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Newark, DE (19.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Glasgow, DE (29.1 minutes), St. Georges, DE (32.4 minutes), Delaware City, DE (28.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across New Castle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Edgemoor | 26.3 minutes (±3.7) |
| 9 | Claymont | 26.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 10 | Arden | 25.9 minutes (±8.6) |
| 11 | Greenville | 25.5 minutes (±5.5) |
| 12 | Brookside | 25.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 13 | Elsmere | 24.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 14 (tie) | Bear | 24.1 minutes (±1.5) |
| 14 (tie) | North Star | 24.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 16 (tie) | Ardentown | 23.5 minutes (±4.8) |
| 16 (tie) | Wilmington | 23.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 18 (tie) | Hockessin | 23.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 18 (tie) | New Castle | 23.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 20 | Wilmington Manor | 21.9 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in New Castle County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Bear is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bear
How long is the average commute in Bear?
Workers who live in Bear, DE take an average of 24.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bear without a car?
8.7% of households in Bear have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bear?
15.1% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Bear worked from home, and 93.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bear CDP, Delaware
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bear CDP, Delaware
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bear CDP, Delaware
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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