Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Woonsocket

Affordability in Woonsocket, RI

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Woonsocket is $1,161, while the median household income is $61,059 annually. With 63% of residents renting, affordable housing options play an important role in the local housing market.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Woonsocket Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 395 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

None of the 13 HUD-assisted properties in Woonsocket are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone, based on available flood map data.

Getting Around Woonsocket

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Woonsocket scores 71 (Very Walkable), 32 for Transit (Some Transit), and 50 for Bikeability. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted housing locations specifically, not the city as a whole.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 14 public schools across 3 districts serve Woonsocket, including 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

Cost of Living in Woonsocket

The median household income in Woonsocket is $61,059 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median gross rent is $1,161 per month, according to the same source.

For renters who qualify, the 1,241 income-restricted units across Woonsocket's 13 HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties can offer significant savings compared to market-rate rents in the city.

Environmental Exposure

All 13 HUD-assisted properties in Woonsocket have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure among affordable housing in this city is currently recorded at zero.