How many renters live in Sullivan County, New Hampshire?
The County of Sullivan County has 43,356 people living in 15,893 households.
There are 9,753 renters living in 4,249 renter households in this County. Renters make up 22.5 percent of the population living in Sullivan County.
What is the rental market like in Sullivan County, New Hampshire?
There are an estimated 21,870 housing units in the Sullivan County area. Of these, 4,646 units are rental homes, making up 21 percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, there are 1 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Sullivan County?
The rental vacancy rate in Sullivan County is 7 percent. This is a higher than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are high it means that there are a lot of available units and rents tend to be lower.
How many rental units are in Sullivan County for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Sullivan County
| Studio | One-Bedroom | Two-Bedroom | Three-Bedroom | Four+ Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 1,518 | 1,675 | 746 | 203 |
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Sullivan County
A large number of apartments in Sullivan County have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How many renter households in Sullivan County are overburdened by housing costs?
Among renter households in this market, 51 percent have housing cost burden. Further, 25 percent of households are extremely rent overburdened. When renters pay too much for their housing, it leaves little money for other necessities like food, clothes, or medicine.
The federal government says that renters are cost-burdened if they pay more than a third of their monthly income for rent and utilities.
How Much Is Rent in Sullivan County
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $947 to $1,849. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
| Bed Size | 2024 Fair Market Rents |
| Studio | $947 |
| One BR | $987 |
| Two BR | $1,297 |
| Three BR | $1,623 |
| Four BR | $1,849 |
2024 Fair Market Rents in Sullivan County, New Hampshire
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Sullivan 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 | 35 | 54 percent |
| One BR | 1,152 | 76 percent |
| Two BR | 967 | 58 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in Sullivan County, New Hampshire
How many affordable rental units are in Sullivan County?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Sullivan County, New Hampshire including the following:
| Federal Program | Unit Count |
| Low Income Housing Tax Credit | 275 |
| Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance | 606 |
| Mod Rehab Project-Based Rental Assistance | 3 |
| Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly | 47 |
| USDA Section 515 Rural Rental Housing | 68 |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Sullivan County, New Hampshire
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in Sullivan County, New Hampshire
Sullivan County features 871 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 Sullivan County, New Hampshire
There are 36 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Sullivan County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Sullivan County, New Hampshire
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Sullivan County landlords $700 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Sullivan County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Sullivan County, New Hampshire for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,167 and $1,427.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
