Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Castleton

Affordability in Castleton, VT

The median gross rent in Castleton is $1,331 per month, and 64% of residents rent their homes, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024). With 3 HUD-assisted properties and 61 income-restricted units available locally, affordable housing programs can offer meaningful relief from market-rate costs.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Castleton Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and population size.

All 3 HUD-assisted properties in Castleton were mapped for flood risk, and none fall in a high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Castleton

Walk Score data is not available for Castleton's assisted properties. Castleton is a small rural Vermont community, and residents typically rely on a personal vehicle for most errands and commutes.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 1 school serves Castleton within 1 district: 1 elementary school. Ratings and quality vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address.

Cost of Renting in Castleton, VT

The median gross rent in Castleton is $1,331 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024). Income-restricted housing in the area may offer rents well below that figure, depending on household income and program type.

Castleton has no data on median household income in this dataset. If your household earns a modest income, HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties typically set rents as a percentage of the Area Median Income (AMI), which can make them significantly more affordable than market-rate units.

• Median market rent: $1,331/month (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024)
• Renter-occupied households: 64% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024)
• Affordable units tracked on Lease Lantern: 61 units across 3 properties

Environment & Flood Risk

All 3 HUD-assisted properties in Castleton have been mapped for flood zone data. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring finding for renters concerned about flood exposure.