Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Hardwick

Hardwick, VT has 5 affordable and income-based rental properties offering 70 units in total. With a median market rent of $821 per month according to Census ACS 5-Year data, income-restricted housing here can provide meaningful savings for renters. Of the 3 properties with inspection scores on file, 2 rated excellent and 1 rated good.

Properties

Total units

92/100

Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability

$821/mo

Affordability in Hardwick, VT

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Hardwick is $821, set against a median household income of $37,214 per year. With 52% of residents renting, income-restricted housing plays an important role in keeping homes accessible for a majority-renter community.

Census ACS 5-Year

🛡️ Safety

167 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Hardwick Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 167 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and population size.

All 3 HUD-assisted properties in Hardwick have been mapped for flood risk, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone.

FBI Crime Data Explorer

🚶 Getting around

Walk Score 56 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Hardwick

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Hardwick rates 56 out of 100 (Somewhat Walkable) and has a Bike Score of 20 out of 100. No Transit Score is available, reflecting the limited public transit typical of rural Vermont. Residents should plan for a personal vehicle for most trips.

Walk Score

🎓 Schools

2 schools · 2 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 2 schools across 2 districts serve Hardwick, including 1 elementary and 1 high school. 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

$37,214 median income

Cost of Renting in Hardwick, VT

The median household income in Hardwick is $37,214 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median gross rent is $821 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Income-based housing in Hardwick can lower monthly costs significantly for qualifying renters. The 3 HUD-assisted properties in the city offer 38 total units where rent is typically tied to a percentage of your income rather than the market rate.