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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in New Britain

New Britain has 25 affordable and income-based housing properties with 1,526 total units, giving renters a solid range of options in a city where 55 percent of households rent, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. With a median market rent of $1,253 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), income-based housing here can represent meaningful savings for eligible renters.

25
Properties
1,526
Total units
92/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,253/mo

Affordability in New Britain, CT

The median household income in New Britain is $58,613 and the median gross rent is $1,253 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). With 55% of residents renting their homes, affordable housing options play an important role in the local market.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
433 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the New Britain Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 433 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

All 14 HUD-assisted properties in New Britain have been mapped for flood risk, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 90 · Walker's Paradise

Getting Around New Britain

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in New Britain rates 90 (Walker's Paradise), 57 (Good Transit) for transit, and 79 for bikeability. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted housing locations in this city.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
14 schools · 3 districts

Schools

New Britain is served by 14 public schools across 3 districts -- including 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$58,613 median income

Cost of Renting in New Britain, CT

The median household income in New Britain is $58,613 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median monthly rent across all rentals in the city is $1,253, according to the same source.

Income-restricted housing in New Britain can offer meaningful savings for renters who qualify. Lease Lantern tracks 14 HUD-assisted or income-based properties in the city, covering 1,036 units in total.

  • Median household income: $58,613 per year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median market rent: $1,253 per month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Share of households that rent: 55% (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Affordable housing properties tracked: 14
  • Total income-restricted units: 1,036
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 14 affordable housing properties in New Britain have been mapped for flood risk, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure is not a significant concern for renters at these properties based on available flood data.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 92/100(11 of 25 scored)
90+ (9)70–89 (2)No score (14)

25 properties on the map

Top-rated properties

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A Closer Look at Affordable Housing in New Britain, CT

New Britain is a renter-majority city -- 55 percent of households rent, according to Census ACS 5-Year data -- with a median household income of $58,613 and a median market rent of $1,253 per month. That gap makes subsidized housing an important resource here.

Lease Lantern tracks 14 HUD-assisted and income-based properties in New Britain, covering 1,036 units. Of the 11 properties with HUD inspection scores on record, 9 rated excellent and 2 rated good -- a strong overall picture for the portfolio.

None of the 14 mapped properties fall in a high-risk flood zone, which is a practical reassurance for renters weighing long-term stability.

Getting around New Britain without a car is notably easy. Walk Score rates the city a 90 ("Walker's Paradise") and a 57 for transit ("Good Transit"), with a bike score of 79 -- all according to Walk Score data.

On public safety, the New Britain Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 139 per 100,000 residents in 2024, per FBI Crime Data Explorer.

New Britain is served by 14 public schools across 3 districts -- including 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Eligibility & how to apply

Connecticut income limits (2026)Connecticut public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Connecticut

Helpful guides

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