Rent Affordability for An Auto Mechanic in Delaware
A typical auto mechanic in Delaware earns about $52,295 a year, which supports approximately $1,307 a month in rent under the 30% rule. Below, every tracked Delaware city is ranked by how local rent compares against that affordability ceiling.
As of May 2026. 0 of 10 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 10 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DE | $1,619/mo | 37.2% | stretched |
| Claymont, DE | $1,628/mo | 37.4% | stretched |
| New Castle, DE | $1,747/mo | 40.1% | rent-burdened |
| Wilmington, DE | $1,872/mo | 43% | rent-burdened |
| Milford, DE | $2,092/mo | 48% | rent-burdened |
| Newark, DE | $2,113/mo | 48.5% | rent-burdened |
| Lewes, DE | $2,170/mo | 49.8% | rent-burdened |
| Bear, DE | $2,345/mo | 53.8% | severely rent-burdened |
| Rehoboth Beach, DE | $2,623/mo | 60.2% | severely rent-burdened |
| Middletown, DE | $2,733/mo | 62.7% | severely rent-burdened |