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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Newport

Newport, VT has 7 affordable rental properties with 133 income-based units across the city. Of the 4 properties with inspection scores on record, 3 rated excellent and 1 rated good, suggesting well-maintained conditions overall. With a median market rent of $850 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), income-based housing here can offer meaningful savings for eligible renters.

7
Properties
133
Total units
94/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$850/mo

Affordability in Newport, VT

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Newport is $850 per month and the median household income is $54,646 per year. About 42% of residents rent their homes, reflecting a sizable renter community that may benefit from the income-based and HUD-assisted housing options available here.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
628 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Newport Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 628 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.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 75 · Very Walkable

Getting Around Newport

According to Walk Score, the area around Newport's assisted properties scores 75 (Very Walkable) and a Bike Score of 61. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties specifically, not the city as a whole.

  • Walk Score: 75 - Very Walkable
  • Bike Score: 61
Walk Score
🎓 Schools
3 schools · 2 districts

Schools

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

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$54,646 median income

Cost of Living in Newport, VT

The median household income in Newport is $54,646 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median gross rent is $850 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Affordable and income-based housing in Newport can help renters whose costs would otherwise strain a tight household budget. The 4 HUD-assisted and income-based properties in the city offer 64 units with rents tied to income limits rather than market rates.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment

None of the 4 HUD-assisted properties tracked in Newport are mapped in a FEMA flood zone, and none carry a high-risk flood designation. Flood exposure appears to be a minimal concern for renters at these properties based on available flood data.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 94/100(4 of 7 scored)
90+ (3)70–89 (1)No score (3)

7 properties on the map

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About Affordable Housing in Newport, VT

Newport is a small city on the southern shore of Lake Memphremagog in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, with 42 percent of households renting according to Census ACS 5-Year data. A median market rent of $850 per month (Census ACS 5-Year) gives useful context for understanding how assisted housing here compares to going market rates.

Lease Lantern currently tracks 4 HUD-assisted or income-based properties in Newport, totaling 64 units. Of the 4 properties with inspection scores on file, 3 rated excellent and 1 rated good, with an average score of 94 according to HUD inspection data.

Getting Around Newport

Newport scores 75 (Very Walkable) and 61 for biking according to Walk Score, suggesting that residents can handle a good number of daily errands and trips without a car.

Flood Risk

None of the 4 tracked properties in Newport are mapped in a high-risk flood zone based on available data.

Schools Near Newport Properties

According to NCES Common Core of Data, Newport is served by 3 public schools across 2 districts, including 1 elementary school and 2 high schools.

Safety Context

The Newport Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 628 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Eligibility & how to apply

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

Helpful guides

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