Modern, Spacious & Great Location Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.90 - Revenue
- $69,000
- Occupancy
- 44.2%
- Daily rate
- $468
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Bear brought in $10,485 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 68% less than the Delaware average of $32,887.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the Delaware average. Listings averaged $153 a night and were booked on 23% of available nights, against $365 and 39% for the Delaware average.
March, usually the best month, brings in about 70% more per listing than January, usually the slowest. With only 30 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 30 active listings, Bear is the 20th-largest of 26 Delaware markets AirROI tracks.
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Gross bookings per Bear listing averaged $10,485 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Delaware average: $32,887), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Bear listing brings in $1,820 in March, its best month, and $1,070 in January, its slowest. June runs within 2% of March, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 29% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 4.5 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
March earns about 1.7 times what January does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
June 2026 led on revenue and nightly rate; bookings peaked in February 2026. Across the past two years, March is usually the strongest month.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $1,334 | 14.9% | $142 | $44 | 34 days | 2.7 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $1,852 | 31.2% | $143 | $60 | 50 days | 3.7 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $1,849 | 29.2% | $143 | $62 | 33 days | 3.7 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $1,863 | 27.0% | $145 | $60 | 37 days | 4.8 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $967 | 26.8% | $142 | $31 | 8 days | 4.5 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $1,792 | 33.4% | $137 | $64 | 10 days | 9.8 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $1,490 | 28.8% | $142 | $48 | 17 days | 3.1 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $1,502 | 19.5% | $147 | $50 | 12 days | 4.1 nights |
| May 2026 | $1,804 | 23.7% | $158 | $58 | 32 days | 2.3 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $1,937 | 26.9% | $171 | $65 | 65 days | 4.3 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $1,290 | 20.8% | $164 | $42 | 32 days | 3.7 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $1,147 | 18.6% | $159 | $37 | 76 days | 4.2 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Bear address, run it through the Airbnb income calculator.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Bear Airbnb took in $10,485 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $560 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about $1,190 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $930 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $640 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $480 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any HOA or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $9,555 | $20,060 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay9% of Bear bookings | $930 | $1,950 |
| Gross bookings | $10,485 | $22,010 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 16%: 15.5% for the 100% of Bear listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$1,630 | −$3,410 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$930 | −$1,950 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$520 | −$1,100 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$210 | −$440 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$310 | −$660 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$100 | −$100 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$50 | −$50 |
| Management$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | $0 | $0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | $0 | $0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | $0 | $0 |
| Total running costsAbout 27% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$3,750 | −$7,710 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $6,735about $560 a month | $14,300about $1,190 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Bear's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Bear home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about $1,830 a month, against $870 for the average one.
Occupancy
Bear listings were booked on 23% of the nights they were open over the past year, 16 percentage points below the Delaware average (39%) and 18 points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 31% in February and falls to 21% in September.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 6.6 times as often as the bottom quarter.
February is usually the busiest month in Bear, September the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 23% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Bear, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $153 over the past year, about 58% below the Delaware average of $365 and about 52% below the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates peak in June and July at about $155 and bottom out in February and September at about $130.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 5.2 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
June rates run 18% above February's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month ADR of $153 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Bear it averaged $42 over the past year, from about $34 in a typical January to about $60 in a typical February.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
February RevPAR is about 1.7 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $42 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 30 active listings, the monthly pattern in Bear is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in March and bottom out in January.
Average revenue by month in Bear
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $1,070 |
| February | $1,680 |
| March | $1,820 |
| April | $1,300 |
| May | $1,570 |
| June | $1,790 |
| July | $1,640 |
| August | $1,220 |
| September | $1,340 |
| October | $1,700 |
| November | $1,490 |
| December | $1,710 |
Guests book Bear stays 37 days ahead on average (about five weeks). November stays are booked furthest out, about 51 days ahead, and February stays closest to arrival, about 11 days. A typical November booking is made in late September.
November stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 37 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 30 active listings in Bear display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and occupancy-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the city or county before buying or listing in Bear.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Bear neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Bear State Park, Christiana Mall Area and Lums Pond State Park. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Bear State Park | A natural oasis perfect for outdoor activities, attracting visitors looking for hiking, camping, and nature exploration. This area offers a tranquil escape and is great for families and nature lovers. | Bear State Park, Caesar Rodney State Forest, Delaware Greenways, Nature Trails, Fishing Spots |
| Christiana Mall Area | The shopping hub of the region, with a variety of retail stores, dining options, and entertainment, making it a desirable location for visitors looking to shop and dine. | Christiana Mall, Dave & Buster's, AMC Movie Theater, Restaurants & Cafes, Delaware Park Casino |
| Lums Pond State Park | Great for recreational activities like fishing, hiking, and picnicking, appealing to families and outdoor enthusiasts seeking relaxations and adventures in nature. | Lums Pond, Fishing and Boating, Nature Trails, Picnic Areas, Camping Sites |
| Bear Library | A local center for culture and community events, surrounded by residential neighborhoods and appealing to visitors seeking a more laid-back experience of Bear. | Bear Library, Local Parks, Community Events, Cultural Programs, Book Clubs |
| Newark Area | Proximity to the University of Delaware brings in visitors for university-related events, health care, and family visits, creating a steady demand for short-term rentals. | University of Delaware, Newark Central Park, Restaurants and Shops, Curtis Paper Mill, Historic Newark |
| Appoquinimink State Park | Ideal for families and groups looking for outdoor enjoyment and sports activities in a natural setting, with access to lakes and picnic areas. | Appoquinimink River, Nature Trails, Fishing Areas, Playgrounds, Sports Fields |
| Historic New Castle | A beautifully preserved colonial town with historic attractions, appealing to tourists interested in history and culture, providing unique rental opportunities. | Old New Castle, Amstel House, New Castle Court House, The Green, Delaware Riverfront |
| Middletown Area | This growing area is popular among families and offers a mix of suburban charm and convenient access to amenities and attractions, making it an attractive location for short-term rentals. | Middletown Park, Shopping Centers, Restaurants, Local Festivals, Historic Downtown |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Bear is a room-rental market as much as a whole-home one: private rooms account for 63% of listings, against 37% for entire homes. Houses account for 77% of the stock; other property types come next at 10%.
Private rooms are a large share of supply
Bear Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Private room | 63.3% | 19 |
| Entire home | 36.7% | 11 |
Houses dominate the property mix
Bear Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 76.7% | 23 |
| Others | 10.0% | 3 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 6.7% | 2 |
| Apartment/Condo | 6.7% | 2 |
The most common size among Bear's 10 entire homes with a bedroom count is one bedroom (4 homes).
Bear entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 10.0% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 40.0% | 4 |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.0% | 3 |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.0% | 2 |
Bear is a group-trip market: 33% of listings sleep eight or more guests, more than the share of the next most common size, six guests (25%). Shares are of the 12 listings with a guest capacity on file (40% of the market).
Bear listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 8.3% | 1 |
| 3 guests | 16.7% | 2 |
| 4 guests | 8.3% | 1 |
| 5 guests | 8.3% | 1 |
| 6 guests | 25.0% | 3 |
| 8+ guests | 33.3% | 4 |
Bear hosts set up an average of 1.8 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 17% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Self check-in is close to standard in Bear: 77% of listings offer it, and 67% have a dedicated workspace.
Share of Bear listings with each common amenity
Guests
Bear draws mostly domestic guests: 94% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: New York is the largest source, at about 7% of reviews. Of the 6% from abroad, most come from Canada and China.
94% of Bear guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Bear guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| New York | 7.2% |
| Newark | 2.4% |
| New Castle | 2.4% |
| Philadelphia | 2.4% |
| New Jersey | 2.4% |
Where Bear guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 94.1% |
| Canada | 2.4% |
| China | 1.2% |
| Ghana | 1.2% |
Languages spoken by Bear guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 68.0% |
| Spanish | 8.0% |
| Chinese | 4.0% |
| Greek | 2.0% |
| Korean | 2.0% |
Bear Airbnbs average 4.81 stars, and 50% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and cleanliness is the lowest, at 4.80.
Check-in scores highest in Bear; cleanliness is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.85 |
| Cleanliness | 4.80 |
| Communication | 4.88 |
| Location | 4.88 |
| Check-in | 4.89 |
| Value | 4.82 |
Booking patterns
All Bear listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but none are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 40% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Bear listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 83.3% | 25 |
| 181-270 days | 16.7% | 5 |
Days a year Bear listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 91-180 days | 20.0% | 6 |
| 31-90 days | 40.0% | 12 |
| 1-30 days | 40.0% | 12 |
The average Bear booking lasts 3.8 nights, longest in February and shortest in May. Listings took about 11 bookings each over the year. More than half of listings that give a check-in time set it at 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Bear
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
About eight in ten listings in Bear accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Bear listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Bear, used by 43% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Nearly half of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms and 47% use Firm or stricter ones, so neither camp dominates.
Cancellation policies of Bear listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
More than eight in ten Bear listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $29, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to $75, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of 3.8 nights, that adds roughly $8 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 9% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Bear, a four-bedroom home, took in $69,000 over the past year, about 6.6 times the city's average of $10,500.
Modern, Spacious & Great Location Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.90
Work crews and families, short drive to MD and PA Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Relaxing Ranch Getaway near Christiana Mall & Univ Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.94
Luxurious apartment/studio with private entrance Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.89
Luxury Estate Suite, Hot Tub, Private Balcony Private room Rated 4.93
King Bed, Private Bath/Balcony near Lums Pond Private room Rated 4.91 Only 7% of Bear listings are classed as professionally managed. 77% of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 35 km, Chesapeake City (14 km away, 36 listings) earned the most per listing, about 4.2 times as much as Bear. Elkton was the busiest, booked on 46% of nights against 23% in Bear.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark 11 km | 118 | $13,170 | $144 | 38% |
| New Castle 13 km | 57 | $13,209 | $116 | 38% |
| Chesapeake City 14 km | 36 | $43,928 | $455 | 32% |
| Elkton 15 km | 49 | $35,393 | $276 | 46% |
| Wilmington 22 km | 278 | $14,546 | $158 | 40% |
| North East 23 km | 44 | $29,317 | $305 | 37% |
| Kennett Square 30 km | 36 | $34,480 | $232 | 44% |
| Havre de Grace 35 km | 41 | $20,854 | $193 | 34% |
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FAQ
An active Bear Airbnb grossed $10,485 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 30 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $1,770 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Bear listings earn between $389 and $1,770 in a typical month, and the top tenth $4,160 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Bear were booked on 23% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 39% for the Delaware average. February is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Bear cost $153 before fees. Half of listings charge between $64 and $180, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Bear listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and occupancy-tax rules with the city or county before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Bear Airbnb grossed $10,485 in the 12 months to September 2026, 68% below the Delaware average of $32,887. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $6,735 a year (about $560 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about $1,190 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
March usually pays best, averaging $1,820 per active listing over the past two years, and January usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Bear listing was open to book earned $42 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made $68 or more.
Bear stays were booked 37 days (about five weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Bear Airbnb stay lasted 3.8 nights over the past year. A listing took 11 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Bear Airbnbs 4.81 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and cleanliness lowest.
Bear State Park, Christiana Mall Area and Lums Pond State Park draw the most short-term rental interest in Bear. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 30 active Airbnb listings in Bear as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Newark, 11 km away.
In Bear, more than eight in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $29, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to $75, so the median is the better guide.
Method
Figures on this page cover 30 active Airbnb listings in Bear from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. Money figures are in U.S. dollars. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.