Rent Affordability for A Licensed Practical Nurse in Delaware

A typical licensed practical nurse in Delaware earns about $62,006 a year, which supports approximately $1,550 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.

CityMedian rent% of incomeAffordability
Dover, DE$1,619/mo31.3%stretched
Claymont, DE$1,628/mo31.5%stretched
New Castle, DE$1,747/mo33.8%stretched
Wilmington, DE$1,872/mo36.2%stretched
Milford, DE$2,092/mo40.5%rent-burdened
Newark, DE$2,113/mo40.9%rent-burdened
Lewes, DE$2,170/mo42%rent-burdened
Bear, DE$2,345/mo45.4%rent-burdened
Rehoboth Beach, DE$2,623/mo50.8%severely rent-burdened
Middletown, DE$2,733/mo52.9%severely rent-burdened
Methodology: Salary is the BLS-derived state estimate for Delaware. Rent is the latest ZORI monthly value for each city. Affordability uses the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income).