Rent Affordability for A Physical Therapist in Delaware
A typical physical therapist in Delaware earns about $101,704 a year, which supports approximately $2,543 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. 8 of 10 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 2 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DE | $1,654/mo | 19.5% | very comfortable |
| Claymont, DE | $1,673/mo | 19.7% | very comfortable |
| New Castle, DE | $1,669/mo | 19.7% | very comfortable |
| Wilmington, DE | $1,802/mo | 21.3% | affordable |
| Milford, DE | $2,021/mo | 23.8% | affordable |
| Newark, DE | $2,029/mo | 23.9% | affordable |
| Bear, DE | $2,146/mo | 25.3% | affordable |
| Lewes, DE | $2,339/mo | 27.6% | affordable |
| Rehoboth Beach, DE | $2,575/mo | 30.4% | stretched |
| Middletown, DE | $2,773/mo | 32.7% | stretched |