Rent Affordability for A Bartender in Delaware

A typical bartender in Delaware earns about $35,833 a year, which supports approximately $896 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.

CityMedian rent% of incomeAffordability
Dover, DE$1,654/mo55.4%severely rent-burdened
New Castle, DE$1,669/mo55.9%severely rent-burdened
Claymont, DE$1,673/mo56%severely rent-burdened
Wilmington, DE$1,802/mo60.3%severely rent-burdened
Milford, DE$2,021/mo67.7%severely rent-burdened
Newark, DE$2,029/mo67.9%severely rent-burdened
Bear, DE$2,146/mo71.9%severely rent-burdened
Lewes, DE$2,339/mo78.3%severely rent-burdened
Rehoboth Beach, DE$2,575/mo86.2%severely rent-burdened
Middletown, DE$2,773/mo92.9%severely rent-burdened
Methodology: Salary is the BLS-derived state estimate for Delaware. Rent is the latest ZORI monthly value for each city. Affordability uses the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income).