Rent Affordability for A Dental Hygienist in Delaware
A typical dental hygienist in Delaware earns about $89,260 a year, which supports approximately $2,232 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. 7 of 10 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 3 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DE | $1,619/mo | 21.8% | affordable |
| Claymont, DE | $1,628/mo | 21.9% | affordable |
| New Castle, DE | $1,747/mo | 23.5% | affordable |
| Wilmington, DE | $1,872/mo | 25.2% | affordable |
| Milford, DE | $2,092/mo | 28.1% | affordable |
| Newark, DE | $2,113/mo | 28.4% | affordable |
| Lewes, DE | $2,170/mo | 29.2% | affordable |
| Bear, DE | $2,345/mo | 31.5% | stretched |
| Rehoboth Beach, DE | $2,623/mo | 35.3% | stretched |
| Middletown, DE | $2,733/mo | 36.7% | stretched |