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Bear, DE vs West Chester, PA

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Are people in West Chester older or younger than people in Bear?
- The Median Age in West Chester is 12.8 years younger than in Bear.

Are housing costs cheaper in West Chester or Bear?
- West Chester housing costs are 54.9% more expensive than Bear housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, West Chester or Bear?
- The average commute for residents of West Chester is 5.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Bear.

Things to do in Bear?
Bear is an unincorporated community located in New Castle County Delaware within 8 miles west from Wilmington’s center city district! This petite town has been voted one of Delaware’s best lakeside communities based on its tranquil atmosphere right next to Red Lion Lake State Park where residents can take part in outdoor recreation like fishing biking or canoeing throughout summertime months! Bear also boats quiet neighborhoods with meticulously kept homes while offering plenty conveniences nearby like pharmacies supermarkets convenience stores & more! Notable sites nearby are Iron Hill & Red Lion Parks where visitors can take part in camping swimming boating horseback riding picnicking & more!

Things to do in West Chester?
West Chester, PA is an attractive village northwest of Philadelphia home to numerous enjoyable attractions including West Chester Railroad offering scenic rides and tour opportunities or The Glen Providence Park ideal for exploring; locals gather yearly at the remarkable Good Neighbor Day discovering local culture with music and art.

 Bear, DEWest Chester, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,592329,725,481
 Median Income$79,981  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock24.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$358,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.1  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bear    3 Reviews

I have lived in Bear Delaware for about 15 years and absolutely love it! Lums Pond State Park Area/Bear/Newark/Glasgow are wonderful. You have everything you could  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Wilmington, Newark, New Castle, Bear, and Oogletown Delaware. From 1990 to 2004. I honestly do not have anything favorable to say about Delaware, and  More

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Over 16 years ago

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Reviews for West Chester    14 Reviews

We've lived in various states, small towns & big cities, all over the country and we both felt West Chester was home as soon as we hit downtown. We've been here 8 years  More

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There seems to be 2 different profiles for West Chester, PA. One says it's a town of <20K and another says it's more like a small city at over 40K. I was kind of  More

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Over 14 years ago

Good that you live in Allentown, because you sure aren't seeing the real West Chester. We're from CA, and we couldn't afford to buy a home there. WC has grown into a  More

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