Rent Affordability for A Waiter or Waitress in Delaware
A typical waiter or waitress in Delaware earns about $37,261 a year, which supports approximately $932 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DE | $1,654/mo | 53.3% | severely rent-burdened |
| New Castle, DE | $1,669/mo | 53.8% | severely rent-burdened |
| Claymont, DE | $1,673/mo | 53.9% | severely rent-burdened |
| Wilmington, DE | $1,802/mo | 58% | severely rent-burdened |
| Milford, DE | $2,021/mo | 65.1% | severely rent-burdened |
| Newark, DE | $2,029/mo | 65.3% | severely rent-burdened |
| Bear, DE | $2,146/mo | 69.1% | severely rent-burdened |
| Lewes, DE | $2,339/mo | 75.3% | severely rent-burdened |
| Rehoboth Beach, DE | $2,575/mo | 82.9% | severely rent-burdened |
| Middletown, DE | $2,773/mo | 89.3% | severely rent-burdened |