Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Framingham

Affordability in Framingham, MA

The median gross rent in Framingham is $2,033 per month, against a median household income of $107,419 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024). About 45% of Framingham residents rent their homes, reflecting a sizeable renter community in the city.

Lease Lantern tracks 13 HUD-assisted or income-based properties in Framingham, totaling 1,179 units -- an important source of below-market housing in a city where market-rate rents are well above state and national averages.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Framingham Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 331 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.

Transit and Walkability

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Framingham rates 49 (Car-Dependent) for walkability, 30 (Some Transit) for transit access, and 44 for bikeability. Most errands and commutes will likely require a car.

Schools

Framingham is served by 16 public schools across 3 districts -- including 10 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 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.

Cost of Renting in Framingham

The median household income in Framingham is $107,419 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median asking rent in the city is $2,033 per month, which can put market-rate housing out of reach for lower- and fixed-income renters.

The 13 HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties in Framingham offer an alternative, with rents tied to income limits rather than market conditions. Eligibility and rent amounts vary by program and household size.

• Median household income: $107,419/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $2,033/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of residents who rent: 45% (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environment and Flood Risk

All 13 HUD-assisted properties in Framingham have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a low level of flood exposure for renters in this city's affordable housing inventory.