Rent Affordability for A Paramedic in Delaware

A typical paramedic in Delaware earns about $54,244 a year, which supports approximately $1,356 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/mo35.8%stretched
Claymont, DE$1,628/mo36%stretched
New Castle, DE$1,747/mo38.6%stretched
Wilmington, DE$1,872/mo41.4%rent-burdened
Milford, DE$2,092/mo46.3%rent-burdened
Newark, DE$2,113/mo46.7%rent-burdened
Lewes, DE$2,170/mo48%rent-burdened
Bear, DE$2,345/mo51.9%severely rent-burdened
Rehoboth Beach, DE$2,623/mo58%severely rent-burdened
Middletown, DE$2,733/mo60.5%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).