Rent Affordability for A Bus Driver in Delaware
A typical bus driver in Delaware earns about $52,856 a year, which supports approximately $1,321 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 | $1,654/mo | 37.6% | stretched |
| New Castle, DE | $1,669/mo | 37.9% | stretched |
| Claymont, DE | $1,673/mo | 38% | stretched |
| Wilmington, DE | $1,802/mo | 40.9% | rent-burdened |
| Milford, DE | $2,021/mo | 45.9% | rent-burdened |
| Newark, DE | $2,029/mo | 46.1% | rent-burdened |
| Bear, DE | $2,146/mo | 48.7% | rent-burdened |
| Lewes, DE | $2,339/mo | 53.1% | severely rent-burdened |
| Rehoboth Beach, DE | $2,575/mo | 58.5% | severely rent-burdened |
| Middletown, DE | $2,773/mo | 63% | severely rent-burdened |