Average Utility Costs in Bear, DE

Estimated monthly utility costs (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal)

Average monthly utility costs in Bear, DE are about $260.58, based on 1,000 kWh of electricity and 5,000 gallons of water, plus sewer and trash fees. See the full breakdown and sources below.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$260.58

Estimated average monthly utilities in Bear are ~$260.58 (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal assumptions).

Data freshness: last verified 2026-02-25

Electric $110.10 (42%)
Water $74.50 (29%)
Sewer $40.98 (16%)
Trash $35.00 (13%)

Utilities here are in line with the Delaware city average.

Trash is provided by private haulers; residents choose their own. Our estimate reflects typical rates for the area—contact haulers for exact pricing.

Electric

Confirmed

Provider: Delmarva Power
Base charge: $12.00/mo
Energy rate (PTC): $0.0981/kWh
Assumed usage: 1000 kWh
Monthly total: $110.10

delmarva.com· verified 2026-02-25

PTC 9.81¢/kWh. Bear (unincorporated NCC) served by Delmarva. Retail choice available. Delivery charges apply.

Water

Estimated

Provider: Artesian Water Company
Base charge: $0.00/mo
Volumetric rate: $14.90/1,000 gal
Assumed usage: 5,000 gal
Monthly total: $74.50

artesianwater.com· verified 2026-02-25

Sewer

Estimated

Method: tiered
Monthly total: $40.98

newcastlede.gov· verified 2026-02-25

Trash

Estimated

Monthly fee: $35.00

Bear uses private haulers (WM, Republic). Estimate ~$35/mo for basic service. Rates vary by provider and plan.

wm.com· verified 2026-02-25

Total estimated monthly utilities

$260.58

What changes your bill most?

Electric is about 42% of your estimated utilities here.
Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $9.81.
Water increases by about $14.90 per additional 1,000 gallons.

Assumptions

Electric: 1000 kWh/month
Water: 5,000 gallons/month

Nearby Cities Utility Costs

Other cities in New Castle County.

City	Est. total/mo
Bear (this)	$260.58
Wilmington	$250.38
Newark	$270.81
Middletown	$241.04

FAQ

In Bear, sewer is billed in tiers based on usage, so the rate per gallon changes with volume. Our estimate uses the rate structure from New Castle County – Sewer Billing (FY 2026) at the assumed 5,000 gallons per month. Your bill will vary with actual usage.

We use base charges and per-unit rates from official provider pages. Electric uses Delmarva's Price to Compare; water and sewer from Wilmington Water. Trash from private hauler rates. See the Methodology page for full formulas.

Actual bills depend on your usage, your electric supplier (if you switched from Delmarva SOS), seasonal rates, taxes, and stormwater fees. Delaware has retail electric choice—compare suppliers at delmarva.com.

Each component shows a 'last verified' date. We aim to update from official sources periodically; always confirm current rates on the provider's site before making decisions.