Rent Affordability for An Elementary School Teacher in Delaware
A typical elementary school teacher in Delaware earns about $68,422 a year, which supports approximately $1,711 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. 2 of 10 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 8 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DE | $1,619/mo | 28.4% | affordable |
| Claymont, DE | $1,628/mo | 28.6% | affordable |
| New Castle, DE | $1,747/mo | 30.6% | stretched |
| Wilmington, DE | $1,872/mo | 32.8% | stretched |
| Milford, DE | $2,092/mo | 36.7% | stretched |
| Newark, DE | $2,113/mo | 37.1% | stretched |
| Lewes, DE | $2,170/mo | 38.1% | stretched |
| Bear, DE | $2,345/mo | 41.1% | rent-burdened |
| Rehoboth Beach, DE | $2,623/mo | 46% | rent-burdened |
| Middletown, DE | $2,733/mo | 47.9% | rent-burdened |