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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in New London

New London has 7 income-based rental properties with 1,008 total units, giving renters a meaningful range of options in this small Connecticut city. Of the 4 properties with available inspection scores, 3 earned an excellent rating and 1 a good rating -- a strong quality picture overall. With a median market rent of $1,340 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), income-based housing here can offer real savings for eligible households.

7
Properties
1,008
Total units
92/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,340/mo

Affordability

New London is a majority-renter city, with 64% of households renting, a median household income of $59,098, and a median gross rent of $1,340 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). Income-based and HUD-assisted housing can play an important role for renters here, where market rents consume a significant share of typical household earnings.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
201 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the New London Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 201 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

All 5 HUD-assisted properties in New London have been mapped for flood risk, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 89 · Very Walkable

Getting Around New London

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in New London scores an 89 (Very Walkable), a Transit Score of 34 (Some Transit), and a Bike Score of 47. These scores reflect walkability, public transit access, and bikeability near the assisted housing locations in this city.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
10 schools · 3 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 10 schools across 3 districts serve New London, including 4 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$59,098 median income

Cost of Living in New London, CT

The median household income in New London is $59,098 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Understanding how local rents compare to that income can help you gauge affordability before you apply.

The citywide median rent is $1,340 per month (Census ACS 5-Year). Subsidized housing in New London -- including the 588 income-restricted units tracked on Lease Lantern -- can offer significant savings for eligible renters, since rents in these properties are tied to income limits rather than market rates.

  • Median household income: $59,098/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Citywide median rent: $1,340/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Share of households that rent: 64% (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Income-restricted units tracked: 588 across 5 properties
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environmental Exposure

All 5 assisted properties in New London have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall into a high-risk flood zone.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 92/100(4 of 7 scored)
90+ (3)70–89 (1)No score (3)

7 properties on the map

Top-rated properties

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Your rights & resources

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A Closer Look at New London

New London is a majority-renter city on the Connecticut coast, with 64 percent of households renting according to Census ACS 5-Year data. A median market rent of $1,340 per month and a median household income of $59,098 per year shape the affordability picture here, making the 588 HUD-assisted units across 5 properties a meaningful resource for the community.

Eligibility & how to apply

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

Helpful guides

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