Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Middletown

Affordability

Middletown has 5 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 431 units -- a limited supply relative to most Rhode Island communities. Renters searching for affordable housing here may face competition for available units.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Middletown Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 126 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and local definitions.

Getting Around Middletown

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Middletown has a Walk Score of 44 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 39. Most daily errands will likely require a car.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 5 public schools across 1 district serve Middletown, including 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. Ratings and programs vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a decision.

Cost of Living in Middletown, RI

Middletown does not have median household income data available in our current dataset. As a small Rhode Island town on Aquidneck Island, housing costs here tend to reflect the broader Newport County market, which is known for being above average for the region.

Affordable and income-based housing in Middletown can offer significant savings compared to market-rate rents. The 431 income-restricted units across 5 properties listed on Lease Lantern represent an important resource for renters seeking cost stability in this area.

• Income-restricted units available: 431 across 5 HUD-assisted or LIHTC properties
• Rent limits: Vary by program and household size; eligibility is typically tied to area median income (AMI) thresholds set by HUD

Because most daily errands require a car in Middletown (Walk Score of 44, according to Walk Score), budgeting for transportation costs is an important part of the overall affordability picture here.

Environmental Exposure

All 5 HUD-assisted properties in Middletown have been mapped for flood risk. None of them fall within a high-risk flood zone, which is a low level of flood exposure across the local affordable housing inventory.