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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle, DE | $1,682/mo | 31.5% | stretched |
| Dover, DE | $1,702/mo | 31.9% | stretched |
| Claymont, DE | $1,727/mo | 32.3% | stretched |
| Wilmington, DE | $1,757/mo | 32.9% | stretched |
| Milford, DE | $1,902/mo | 35.6% | stretched |
| Newark, DE | $2,036/mo | 38.1% | stretched |
| Bear, DE | $2,327/mo | 43.6% | rent-burdened |
| Lewes, DE | $2,418/mo | 45.3% | rent-burdened |
| Rehoboth Beach, DE | $2,450/mo | 45.9% | rent-burdened |
| Middletown, DE | $2,705/mo | 50.7% | severely rent-burdened |