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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Rock Hill

Rock Hill, SC has 35 affordable and income-based rental properties offering 1,268 income-restricted units. With a median market rent of $1,341 per month (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024), these properties can represent meaningful savings for eligible renters. Of the 11 properties with scored inspection data, 9 earned an excellent rating, signaling generally well-maintained housing stock.

35
Properties
1,268
Total units
95/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,341/mo

Affordability in Rock Hill, SC

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Rock Hill is $1,341 and the median household income is $68,771 annually. About 46% of residents rent their homes, reflecting a sizeable renter community that may benefit from the income-based and HUD-assisted options available in the city.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
446 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Rock Hill Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 446 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 11 HUD-assisted properties in Rock Hill tracked by Lease Lantern, none are located in a high-risk flood zone.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 66 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Rock Hill

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Rock Hill scores 66 (Somewhat Walkable) for walking and 44 for biking. No Transit Score is available for this area.

  • Walk Score: 66 - Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike Score: 44

Scores reflect the walkability and bikeability of locations near HUD-assisted properties in Rock Hill, as reported by Walk Score.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
29 schools · 4 districts

Schools

Rock Hill is served by 29 public schools across 4 districts, including 16 elementary, 5 middle, and 8 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. 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
$68,771 median income

Cost of Living in Rock Hill, SC

The median household income in Rock Hill is $68,771 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median asking rent across all rental housing in the city is $1,341 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

For renters who qualify, HUD-assisted and income-based housing in Rock Hill can offer significant savings below that market-rate median. Rents at these properties are tied to your income or to HUD-set limits rather than to open-market rates.

  • Median household income: $68,771/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median market rent: $1,341/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Share of households that rent: 46% (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Affordable housing units tracked on Lease Lantern: 430 units across 11 properties
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 11 assisted properties in Rock Hill were mapped for flood risk, and none fall in a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure is low across the city's affordable housing stock.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 95/100(11 of 35 scored)
90+ (9)70–89 (2)No score (24)

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About Affordable Housing in Rock Hill, SC

Rock Hill has 11 HUD-assisted or income-based properties with a combined 430 units tracked by Lease Lantern. All 11 properties have been inspected and scored, with 9 rated excellent and 2 rated good -- and none falling into fair or poor categories.

None of the 11 mapped properties carry a high flood risk designation, which is a reassuring baseline for renters weighing long-term stability.

Rents and Income

The median gross rent in Rock Hill is $1,341 per month and the median household income is $68,771 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimates (as of 2024). Income-based housing can offer meaningful savings for renters whose earnings fall below area limits.

About 46 percent of Rock Hill households rent rather than own, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimates (as of 2024), so affordable rental options serve a significant share of the community.

Getting Around

Rock Hill scores 66 (Somewhat Walkable) and 44 for bikeability according to Walk Score, meaning most errands and trips will likely require a car for many residents.

Schools

Rock Hill is served by 4 school districts with 29 public schools -- including 16 elementary, 5 middle, and 8 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Public Safety

Rock Hill recorded a violent crime rate of 446 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the Rock Hill Police Department via the FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Eligibility & how to apply

South Carolina income limits (2026)South Carolina public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in South Carolina

Helpful guides

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