Rent Affordability for A Real Estate Agent in Delaware
A typical real estate agent in Delaware earns about $66,892 a year, which supports approximately $1,672 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. 2 of 10 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 8 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DE | $1,619/mo | 29% | affordable |
| Claymont, DE | $1,628/mo | 29.2% | affordable |
| New Castle, DE | $1,747/mo | 31.3% | stretched |
| Wilmington, DE | $1,872/mo | 33.6% | stretched |
| Milford, DE | $2,092/mo | 37.5% | stretched |
| Newark, DE | $2,113/mo | 37.9% | stretched |
| Lewes, DE | $2,170/mo | 38.9% | stretched |
| Bear, DE | $2,345/mo | 42.1% | rent-burdened |
| Rehoboth Beach, DE | $2,623/mo | 47.1% | rent-burdened |
| Middletown, DE | $2,733/mo | 49% | rent-burdened |