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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Suffolk

Suffolk, VA has 26 affordable and income-based rental properties offering 1,548 units across the city. With a median market rent of $1,563 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), income-based housing can make a real difference for renters here. Of the properties with available inspection scores, all 11 rated either good or excellent, a strong sign of well-maintained housing stock.

26
Properties
1,548
Total units
91/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,563/mo

Affordability

Suffolk has a median household income of $92,666 and a median gross rent of $1,563 per month, with renters making up 29% of households, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). For renters who qualify, the 402 subsidized units across 12 HUD-assisted and income-based properties in Suffolk can offer significant savings below those market-rate rents.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
373 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Suffolk Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 373 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and local definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 13 · Car-Dependent

Getting Around Suffolk

According to Walk Score, the areas around Suffolk's assisted properties score 13 out of 100 (Car-Dependent) for walkability and 34 out of 100 for bikeability. No Transit Score is available for this area. Residents should plan to have access to a personal vehicle for most errands and commutes.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
22 schools · 1 districts

Schools

Suffolk is served by 22 public schools across 1 district -- including 11 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high, and 3 other schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$92,666 median income

Cost of Renting in Suffolk, VA

The median household income in Suffolk is $92,666 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median market rent is $1,563 per month, which means affordable and income-based housing can offer meaningful savings for eligible renters.

Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties in Suffolk are restricted based on area income limits, keeping them below what the open market typically charges. The 12 affordable properties in Suffolk offer 402 total income-restricted units across the city.

  • Median household income: $92,666/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median market rent: $1,563/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Renter-occupied households: 29% of all households (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Income-restricted units available: 402 across 12 properties
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environmental Exposure

All 12 affordable housing properties in Suffolk have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a positive finding for renters concerned about flood exposure.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 91/100(11 of 26 scored)
90+ (6)70–89 (5)No score (15)

26 properties on the map

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About Affordable Housing in Suffolk, VA

Suffolk is one of Virginia's largest cities by land area, offering a quieter, more suburban feel within the Hampton Roads region. With 12 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 402 units, renters have a range of options to explore across this sprawling city.

Of the 11 properties with inspection scores on file, 6 rated excellent and 5 rated good -- with zero properties falling into fair or poor categories, according to HUD inspection data. None of the 12 mapped properties carry a high flood risk designation.

The median monthly rent in Suffolk is $1,563, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), making income-restricted housing a meaningful option for cost-burdened renters. About 29 percent of households in Suffolk are renters, per the same source.

Suffolk reported a violent crime rate of 224 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer (Suffolk Police Department). The city scores a 13 (Car-Dependent) on Walk Score, so access to a vehicle is an important consideration for most residents.

Suffolk is served by 1 school district with 22 public schools -- including 11 elementary, 5 middle, and 3 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Eligibility & how to apply

Virginia income limits (2026)Virginia public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Virginia

Helpful guides

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