Most rent-burdened cities in Delaware
Cities in Delaware ranked by highest rent as a percentage of median household income. Cities with 15,000+ residents.
Key findings
- Wilmington ranks first, with rent at 35.9% of median household income.
- Across all 5 cities on this list, the median rent is $2,036/mo.
Data as of September 2026. Twelve months of median rent as a share of Census median household income (5-year estimates). Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
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5 cities
| Rank | City | Rent/income | Median rent | Income | Vs. a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | WilmingtonDE | 35.9% | $1,757/mo | $58,671 | same |
| 02 | DoverDE | 33.9% | $1,702/mo | $60,199 | same |
| 03 | NewarkDE | 31.8% | $2,036/mo | $76,912 | same |
| 04 | BearDE | 30.5% | $2,327/mo | $91,687 | same |
| 05 | MiddletownDE | 28.8% | $2,705/mo | $112,831 | same |