Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Somersworth

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Somersworth is $1,477 per month, the median household income is $74,504, and renters make up 42% of occupied households. For households who qualify, the 86 HUD-assisted and income-based units in the city can offer significant savings below market-rate rents.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Somersworth Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 179 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.

Getting Around Somersworth

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Somersworth scores 68 (Somewhat Walkable) and a Bike Score of 35. No Transit Score is available, reflecting the limited fixed-route transit typical of smaller New Hampshire cities.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 4 public schools across 1 district serve Somersworth, including 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Somersworth, NH

The median household income in Somersworth is $74,504 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median monthly rent across all rentals in the city is $1,477, according to the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing can offer significantly lower costs for eligible renters. Somersworth has 4 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with a combined 86 units, giving renters on limited incomes a range of options to explore.

• Median household income: $74,504/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,477/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of residents who rent: 42% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-restricted properties in the city: 4
• Total income-restricted units: 86

Environmental Exposure

All 4 assisted properties in Somersworth have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure among these properties is low.