Most affordable counties to rent in Delaware
Ranked by how much of the typical renter household's income the typical rent takes. New Castle County is the most affordable at 30.2%; Kent County the least affordable at 34.6%.
| County | Rent-to-income | Median gross rent | Median renter income | Renters paying 30%+ | 2 BR FMR FY2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. New Castle County | 30.2% | $1,448 | $57,607 | 48% | $1,860 |
| 2. Sussex County | 30.5% | $1,238 | $48,780 | 54% | $1,498 |
| 3. Kent County | 34.6% | $1,354 | $46,977 | 53% | $1,629 |
Rent-to-income = median gross rent × 12 ÷ median household income of renters. Both are medians of different households, so this is an area comparison, not the burden of any one household.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 2020–2024 and 2015–2019 (tables B25064, B25119, B25070). ± = margin of error at 90% confidence. Dollar figures are not adjusted for inflation. FMR: HUD FY2027.
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