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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Bellows Falls

Bellows Falls has 7 income-based rental properties totaling 175 units, giving renters a modest but real set of options in this small Vermont village. With a median market rent of $1,038 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), affordable housing here can make a meaningful difference for the nearly half of residents who rent. Of the properties with inspection scores on record, 2 earned an excellent rating.

7
Properties
175
Total units
83/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,038/mo

Affordability in Bellows Falls, VT

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Bellows Falls is $1,038 per month and the median household income is $56,086 per year. Nearly half of residents -- 49% -- are renters, reflecting strong local demand for rental housing.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
326 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Bellows Falls Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 326 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates vary based on local reporting practices and population size, so they are not directly comparable across cities.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 61 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Bellows Falls

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Bellows Falls scores 61 out of 100 (Somewhat Walkable), meaning some errands can be done on foot. The Bike Score is 30 out of 100, reflecting limited cycling infrastructure.

No Transit Score is available for this area, so residents who do not drive may want to confirm local bus or dial-a-ride options before applying.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
3 schools · 2 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 3 schools across 2 districts serve Bellows Falls, including 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. Ratings and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$56,086 median income

Cost of Living in Bellows Falls

The median household income in Bellows Falls is $56,086 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median gross rent is $1,038 per month, per the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing can significantly reduce housing costs for eligible renters. Bellows Falls has 3 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with a combined 124 units, giving renters options below market-rate pricing.

  • Median household income: $56,086/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median gross rent: $1,038/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Renter households: 49% of all households (Census ACS 5-Year)
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 3 affordable housing properties in Bellows Falls have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, according to flood mapping data.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 83/100(3 of 7 scored)
90+ (2)<60 (1)No score (4)

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A Closer Look at Bellows Falls

Bellows Falls is a small Vermont village where nearly half of all households rent, and assisted housing options are available across a handful of properties.

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