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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Middlebury

Middlebury has 16 affordable and income-based rental properties totaling 352 units, offering meaningful options in a small Vermont college town where the median market rent reaches $1,201 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. Of the 4 properties with available inspection scores, 3 rated excellent and 1 rated good, suggesting well-maintained housing stock. None of the properties in our data fall within a high-risk flood zone.

16
Properties
352
Total units
94/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,201/mo

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Middlebury is $1,201 per month, the median household income is $86,250, and renters make up 43% of occupied housing. The 63 income-based units tracked by Lease Lantern in this city can offer meaningful savings below market rate for eligible households.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
153 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Middlebury Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 153 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 62 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Middlebury

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Middlebury scores 62 out of 100 (Somewhat Walkable) and a Bike Score of 54 out of 100. No Transit Score is available for this area. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties specifically, not the city as a whole.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
5 schools · 2 districts

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 5 public schools across 2 districts serve Middlebury, including 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. Quality 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
$86,250 median income

Cost of Living

The median household income in Middlebury is $86,250 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median gross rent is $1,201 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

For renters who qualify, the 4 HUD-assisted properties in Middlebury offer rent that is tied to income limits rather than market rates, which can make a meaningful difference in a tight rental market.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment

None of the 4 HUD-assisted properties in Middlebury are mapped in a high-risk flood zone, according to flood risk data. Renters here face minimal recorded flood exposure across all tracked units.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 94/100(4 of 16 scored)
90+ (3)70–89 (1)No score (12)

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A Closer Look at Affordable Housing in Middlebury, VT

Middlebury is a small Vermont college town with a modest but well-maintained affordable housing stock. With 4 HUD-assisted properties and 63 total units, options are limited, so understanding each property matters.

The median market rent in Middlebury is $1,201 per month, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimates (as of 2024), making income-restricted units a meaningful resource for the 43 percent of households who rent here (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024).

Of the 4 properties with inspection scores on file, 3 rated excellent and 1 rated good -- a strong showing across the board, according to HUD inspection data. None of the properties in our data carry a high flood risk.

Middlebury earns a Walk Score of 62 (Somewhat Walkable) and a Bike Score of 54, according to Walk Score, suggesting that daily errands and getting around on two wheels are both reasonably practical for many residents.

The violent crime rate reported by the Middlebury Police Department was 153 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer.

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