Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Cranston

Affordability in Cranston, RI

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Cranston is $1,375 per month, against a median household income of $90,206 per year, with renters making up about 32% of occupied households. These figures help show where HUD-assisted and income-based housing can make a meaningful difference for cost-burdened renters in the city.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Cranston Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 93 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Cranston

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Cranston scores 81 (Very Walkable), 35 (Some Transit) for transit, and 51 for bikeability. Scores reflect conditions near the assisted housing locations, not the city as a whole.

Schools

Cranston is served by 25 public schools across 2 districts, including 16 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and resources vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

Cost of Living in Cranston, RI

The median household income in Cranston is $90,206 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. The median gross rent citywide is $1,375 per month, according to the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing in Cranston can offer significant savings for eligible renters. Rents at HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties are set as a percentage of a household's income or capped based on area median income limits, rather than the open market rate.

• Median household income: $90,206/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,375/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of renter households: 32% of Cranston residents rent their homes (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environment

All 10 HUD-assisted properties in Cranston have been mapped for flood risk, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone.