Rent Affordability for An Electrician in Delaware
A typical electrician in Delaware earns about $71,298 a year, which supports approximately $1,782 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. 3 of 10 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 7 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DE | $1,619/mo | 27.2% | affordable |
| Claymont, DE | $1,628/mo | 27.4% | affordable |
| New Castle, DE | $1,747/mo | 29.4% | affordable |
| Wilmington, DE | $1,872/mo | 31.5% | stretched |
| Milford, DE | $2,092/mo | 35.2% | stretched |
| Newark, DE | $2,113/mo | 35.6% | stretched |
| Lewes, DE | $2,170/mo | 36.5% | stretched |
| Bear, DE | $2,345/mo | 39.5% | stretched |
| Rehoboth Beach, DE | $2,623/mo | 44.1% | rent-burdened |
| Middletown, DE | $2,733/mo | 46% | rent-burdened |