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$1,654/mo36.6%stretched
New Castle, DE$1,669/mo36.9%stretched
Claymont, DE$1,673/mo37%stretched
Wilmington, DE$1,802/mo39.9%stretched
Milford, DE$2,021/mo44.7%rent-burdened
Newark, DE$2,029/mo44.9%rent-burdened
Bear, DE$2,146/mo47.5%rent-burdened
Lewes, DE$2,339/mo51.7%severely rent-burdened
Rehoboth Beach, DE$2,575/mo57%severely rent-burdened
Middletown, DE$2,773/mo61.3%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).