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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Bradford

Bradford, VT has 4 affordable rental properties with 63 income-based units -- a small but notable inventory for this rural Vermont town. Of the 2 properties with available inspection scores, both rated excellent, suggesting well-maintained conditions. With a median market rent of $1,039 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), income-based housing can offer meaningful savings for eligible renters here.

4
Properties
63
Total units
90/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,039/mo

Affordability in Bradford, VT

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Bradford is $1,039 per month, the median household income is $104,306 per year, and renters make up about 20% of households. The 2 HUD-assisted properties in Bradford offer income-based options for residents who qualify.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
35 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Bradford Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 35 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that violent crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and population size.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 34 · Car-Dependent

Getting Around Bradford

According to Walk Score, the area around Bradford's assisted properties scores 34 out of 100 (Car-Dependent), with a Bike Score of 17 out of 100. No Transit Score is available. Most errands and trips will require a car.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
3 schools · 1 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 3 schools across 1 district serve Bradford, including 1 elementary and 2 high schools. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$104,306 median income

Cost of Living in Bradford, VT

The median household income in Bradford is $104,306 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median asking rent is $1,039 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

Affordable and income-based housing in Bradford can offer significant savings for renters who qualify. Rents at HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties are set as a percentage of household income rather than at market rates.

  • Median household income: $104,306/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median market rent: $1,039/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Renter households: 20% of occupied units (Census ACS 5-Year)
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment and Flood Risk

Both HUD-assisted properties in Bradford have been mapped for flood zone data, and neither falls in a high-risk flood zone according to that mapping.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 90/100(2 of 4 scored)
90+ (2)No score (2)

4 properties on the map

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About Affordable Housing in Bradford, VT

Bradford is a small Vermont town with a modest but well-regarded affordable housing inventory. Both HUD-assisted properties tracked here earned excellent inspection scores, and neither carries a high flood risk designation.

Renters make up 20 percent of households, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median market rent is $1,039 per month, which underscores the value that income-based housing can offer in this community.

Bradford is rated Car-Dependent by Walk Score, so access to a vehicle is a practical consideration for most daily trips.

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the violent crime rate reported by the Bradford Police Department was 35 per 100,000 residents in 2024.

NCES Common Core of Data lists 3 public schools serving Bradford, including 1 elementary school and 2 high schools, all within 1 district.

Eligibility & how to apply

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

Helpful guides

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