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 | $1,619/mo | 52.1% | severely rent-burdened |
| Claymont, DE | $1,628/mo | 52.4% | severely rent-burdened |
| New Castle, DE | $1,747/mo | 56.3% | severely rent-burdened |
| Wilmington, DE | $1,872/mo | 60.3% | severely rent-burdened |
| Milford, DE | $2,092/mo | 67.4% | severely rent-burdened |
| Newark, DE | $2,113/mo | 68% | severely rent-burdened |
| Lewes, DE | $2,170/mo | 69.9% | severely rent-burdened |
| Bear, DE | $2,345/mo | 75.5% | severely rent-burdened |
| Rehoboth Beach, DE | $2,623/mo | 84.5% | severely rent-burdened |
| Middletown, DE | $2,733/mo | 88% | severely rent-burdened |