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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Rockland

Rockland, ME has 10 affordable and income-based rental properties totaling 309 units across the city. With a median rent of $1,092 per month (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024) and 38 percent of residents renting, these income-based options play an important role in the local housing market. Most properties here have strong inspection records, with 7 of 8 scored properties rated good or excellent.

10
Properties
309
Total units
88/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,092/mo

Affordability in Rockland, ME

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Rockland is $1,092 per month and the median household income is $56,533 per year. About 38% of Rockland residents rent their homes, reflecting a sizable renter community in this small coastal city.

Rockland has 8 income-restricted properties offering 234 total units across HUD-assisted and other affordable housing programs, providing options for renters who qualify based on income.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
99 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Rockland Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 99 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and jurisdiction definitions.

All 8 HUD-assisted properties in Rockland have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 79 · Very Walkable

Getting Around Rockland

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Rockland scores 79 (Very Walkable) and a Bike Score of 56. No Transit Score is available, reflecting the limited fixed-route transit typical of smaller Maine cities.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
3 schools · 2 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 3 public schools across 2 districts serve Rockland, including 1 elementary, 1 high school, and 1 other school. Ratings and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$56,533 median income

Cost of Living in Rockland, ME

The median household income in Rockland is $56,533 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median asking rent is $1,092 per month, which means housing costs can stretch a significant share of a typical household's budget.

Affordable and income-based housing can help bridge that gap. Rockland has 8 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with a combined 234 units, giving renters meaningful options at below-market rents tied to their income.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment

All 8 affordable housing properties in Rockland have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall in a high-risk flood zone, according to HUD-assisted property data.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 88/100(8 of 10 scored)
90+ (4)70–89 (3)60–69 (1)No score (2)

10 properties on the map

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About Affordable Housing in Rockland, ME

Rockland is a small coastal city in mid-coast Maine with a mix of assisted housing options spread across 8 properties and 234 total units. Most properties here have strong inspection records, with 4 rated excellent and 3 rated good out of 8 scored buildings.

About 38 percent of Rockland households are renters, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024). The citywide median rent is $1,092 per month, making income-restricted housing a meaningful resource for residents, according to the same source.

Rockland scores a 79 ("Very Walkable") according to Walk Score, which means many daily errands are accessible on foot -- a practical advantage for renters who rely less on a car.

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024), Rockland had a violent crime rate of 99 per 100,000 residents, as reported by the Rockland Police Department.

All 8 assisted properties in Rockland have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall into a high-risk flood zone -- a reassuring finding for renters weighing long-term stability.

A Closer Look at Rockland

Eligibility & how to apply

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

Helpful guides

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