How many renters live in Coos County, New Hampshire?
The County of Coos County has people living in households.
There are renters living in renter households in this County. Renters make up 21.3 percent of the population living in Coos County.
What is the rental market like in Coos County, New Hampshire?
There are an estimated housing units in the Coos County area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Coos County, New Hampshire, there are 1.06 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Coos County?
The rental vacancy rate in Coos County is 6 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.
How many rental units are in Coos County for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Coos County
| Studio | One-Bedroom | Two-Bedroom | Three-Bedroom | Four+ Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118 | 1,265 | 1,359 | 728 | 135 |
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Coos County
A large number of apartments in Coos County have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How Much Is Rent in Coos County
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $654 to $1,280. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
| Bed Size | 2024 Fair Market Rents |
| Studio | $654 |
| One BR | $748 |
| Two BR | $960 |
| Three BR | $1,275 |
| Four BR | $1,280 |
2024 Fair Market Rents in Coos County, New Hampshire
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Coos County?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:
| Unit Size | Count of Units Below FMR | Percentage of Total Units Below FMR |
| Studio | 45 | 38 percent |
| One BR | 823 | 65 percent |
| Two BR | 815 | 60 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in Coos County, New Hampshire
How many affordable rental units are in Coos County?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Coos County, New Hampshire including the following:
| Federal Program | Unit Count |
| Low Income Housing Tax Credit | |
| Public Housing | |
| Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance | |
| Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly | |
| USDA Section 515 Rural Rental Housing |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Coos County, New Hampshire
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County features 708 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Coos County, New Hampshire
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Coos County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Coos County, New Hampshire
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Coos County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Coos County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Coos County, New Hampshire for a two-bedroom apartment is between $864 and $1,056.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.