Rent Affordability for A Retail Salesperson in Delaware
A typical retail salesperson in Delaware earns about $37,811 a year, which supports approximately $945 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.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle, DE | $1,682/mo | 53.4% | severely rent-burdened |
| Dover, DE | $1,702/mo | 54% | severely rent-burdened |
| Claymont, DE | $1,727/mo | 54.8% | severely rent-burdened |
| Wilmington, DE | $1,757/mo | 55.8% | severely rent-burdened |
| Milford, DE | $1,902/mo | 60.4% | severely rent-burdened |
| Newark, DE | $2,036/mo | 64.6% | severely rent-burdened |
| Bear, DE | $2,327/mo | 73.9% | severely rent-burdened |
| Lewes, DE | $2,418/mo | 76.7% | severely rent-burdened |
| Rehoboth Beach, DE | $2,450/mo | 77.8% | severely rent-burdened |
| Middletown, DE | $2,705/mo | 85.8% | severely rent-burdened |