Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Rutland

Affordability in Rutland, VT

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Rutland is $995, against a median household income of $57,675 per year. With 45% of residents renting, the city has a sizable renter population that may benefit from the income-restricted housing options available here.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Rutland Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 488 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and local definitions.

Of the 7 HUD-assisted properties in Rutland tracked by Lease Lantern, none are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Rutland

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Rutland scores a 91 out of 100, rated Walker's Paradise, meaning most errands can be accomplished on foot. The Bike Score is 51 out of 100, indicating some biking infrastructure is available.

No Transit Score was available for this area at the time of publication.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 6 public schools serve Rutland within 1 district, including 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. Ratings and programs vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a decision.

Cost of Living in Rutland, VT

The median household income in Rutland is $57,675 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median asking rent citywide is $995 per month, per the same source.

Income-based and HUD-assisted housing can significantly reduce what you pay. Rents at the 338 income-restricted units across Rutland's 7 properties are set as a share of your household income, keeping monthly costs below market rate for eligible renters.

• Median household income: $57,675/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $995/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 45% of Rutland residents rent (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-restricted units available: 338 across 7 properties

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 7 affordable housing properties in Rutland have been mapped for flood risk. None fall within a high-risk flood zone, according to flood mapping data.