Rent Affordability for A Police Officer in Delaware
A typical police officer in Delaware earns about $78,815 a year, which supports approximately $1,970 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. 5 of 10 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 5 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle, DE | $1,682/mo | 25.6% | affordable |
| Dover, DE | $1,702/mo | 25.9% | affordable |
| Claymont, DE | $1,727/mo | 26.3% | affordable |
| Wilmington, DE | $1,757/mo | 26.8% | affordable |
| Milford, DE | $1,902/mo | 29% | affordable |
| Newark, DE | $2,036/mo | 31% | stretched |
| Bear, DE | $2,327/mo | 35.4% | stretched |
| Lewes, DE | $2,418/mo | 36.8% | stretched |
| Rehoboth Beach, DE | $2,450/mo | 37.3% | stretched |
| Middletown, DE | $2,705/mo | 41.2% | rent-burdened |