Rent Affordability for A Dental Assistant in Delaware
A typical dental assistant in Delaware earns about $49,531 a year, which supports approximately $1,238 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 | 39.2% | stretched |
| Claymont, DE | $1,628/mo | 39.4% | stretched |
| New Castle, DE | $1,747/mo | 42.3% | rent-burdened |
| Wilmington, DE | $1,872/mo | 45.4% | rent-burdened |
| Milford, DE | $2,092/mo | 50.7% | severely rent-burdened |
| Newark, DE | $2,113/mo | 51.2% | severely rent-burdened |
| Lewes, DE | $2,170/mo | 52.6% | severely rent-burdened |
| Bear, DE | $2,345/mo | 56.8% | severely rent-burdened |
| Rehoboth Beach, DE | $2,623/mo | 63.5% | severely rent-burdened |
| Middletown, DE | $2,733/mo | 66.2% | severely rent-burdened |