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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Newport

Newport, NH has 6 affordable and income-based rental properties with 232 total units across the city. Of the 5 properties with inspection scores, 2 rated excellent and 3 rated good, and none of the 6 mapped properties carry high flood risk. With a median market rent of $1,378 per month according to Census ACS 5-Year data, income-based housing here can offer meaningful cost relief for eligible renters.

6
Properties
232
Total units
90/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,378/mo

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Newport is $1,378 per month and the median household income is $78,174 per year, with renters making up 35% of households. Newport has 6 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 232 units, offering an important alternative for renters seeking costs below the local market rate.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
372 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Newport Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 372 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Of the 6 HUD-assisted properties in Newport, none are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 52 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Newport

According to Walk Score, the area around Newport's assisted properties earns a Walk Score of 52 (Somewhat Walkable) and a Bike Score of 17. No Transit Score is available, which is typical for smaller New Hampshire towns where a personal vehicle is generally needed for most trips.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
6 schools · 2 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 6 schools across 2 districts serve Newport, including 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 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
$78,174 median income

Cost of Living in Newport, NH

The median household income in Newport is $78,174 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median monthly rent across all rental housing in the city is $1,378, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

Income-based and HUD-assisted housing in Newport is designed to keep rent affordable relative to what a household earns, typically capping costs at 30% of gross income. Newport has 6 income-restricted properties with a total of 232 units available to income-qualified renters.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment

All 6 affordable housing properties in Newport have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring baseline for renters concerned about flood exposure.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 90/100(5 of 6 scored)
90+ (2)70–89 (3)No score (1)

6 properties on the map

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Newport, NH: Affordable Housing Overview

Newport is a small Sullivan County town with a modest but active affordable housing inventory. Lease Lantern tracks 6 HUD-assisted or income-based properties totaling 232 units across the city.

Property Conditions

Of the 5 properties with HUD inspection scores on record, 2 rated Excellent and 3 rated Good, with none falling into Fair or Poor categories. The average score across scored properties is 90, according to HUD inspection data.

Flood Risk

All 6 mapped properties carry no high flood-risk designations, a reassuring finding for renters concerned about environmental exposure.

Rent and Income Context

The median gross rent in Newport is $1,378 per month and the median household income is $78,174 annually, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimates (as of 2024). About 35 percent of households in the city are renters, per the same source.

Getting Around

Newport has a Walk Score of 52 (Somewhat Walkable) and a Bike Score of 17, according to Walk Score, meaning most errands and trips will likely require a car.

Public Safety

The Newport Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 372 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Schools

Newport is served by 2 school districts with a total of 6 schools -- including 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Eligibility & how to apply

New Hampshire income limits (2026)New Hampshire public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in New Hampshire

Helpful guides

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