Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Newark, DE?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 46.1% of gross income.
Newark rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Delaware state estimate).
About rent and a bus driver salary
Transit bus driver pay sits near the US median household income, with municipal and unionized routes often paying more. At the national-average bus driver salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,296 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Delaware cities have lower median rent than Newark, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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View full rent data for Newark, DE →Frequently asked questions
Can a bus driver afford rent in Newark, DE?
Median rent in Newark is $2,029 a month. A typical bus driver in Delaware earns about $52,856 a year, which makes that rent 46.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a bus driver afford in Newark?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Delaware (~$52,856/yr) supports up to $1,321 a month in rent. Newark's current median rent is $2,029/mo, which is $708/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Newark?
At an hourly equivalent of about $25 an hour, a bus driver in Delaware works roughly 79.8 hours a month to cover Newark's median rent of $2,029.
Where is rent cheaper than Newark for a bus driver?
Nearby Delaware cities with lower median rent include Milford ($2,021/mo), Wilmington ($1,872/mo), Wilmington ($1,857/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.