Rent Affordability for A Firefighter in Delaware
A typical firefighter in Delaware earns about $64,066 a year, which supports approximately $1,602 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 | $1,654/mo | 31% | stretched |
| Claymont, DE | $1,673/mo | 31.3% | stretched |
| New Castle, DE | $1,669/mo | 31.3% | stretched |
| Wilmington, DE | $1,802/mo | 33.8% | stretched |
| Milford, DE | $2,021/mo | 37.9% | stretched |
| Newark, DE | $2,029/mo | 38% | stretched |
| Bear, DE | $2,146/mo | 40.2% | rent-burdened |
| Lewes, DE | $2,339/mo | 43.8% | rent-burdened |
| Rehoboth Beach, DE | $2,575/mo | 48.2% | rent-burdened |
| Middletown, DE | $2,773/mo | 51.9% | severely rent-burdened |