How many renters live in Strafford County, New Hampshire?
The County of Strafford County has people living in households.
There are renters living in renter households in this County. Renters make up 26.61 percent of the population living in Strafford County.
What is the rental market like in Strafford County, New Hampshire?
There are an estimated housing units in the Strafford County area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Strafford County, New Hampshire, there are 1.08 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Strafford County?
The rental vacancy rate in Strafford 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 Strafford County for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Strafford County
| Studio | One-Bedroom | Two-Bedroom | Three-Bedroom | Four+ Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,053 | 4,881 | 6,901 | 2,582 | 994 |
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Strafford County
A large number of apartments in Strafford 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 Strafford County
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $1,481 to $2,999. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
| Bed Size | 2024 Fair Market Rents |
| Studio | $1,481 |
| One BR | $1,582 |
| Two BR | $2,003 |
| Three BR | $2,557 |
| Four BR | $2,999 |
2024 Fair Market Rents in Strafford County, New Hampshire
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Strafford 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 | 938 | 89 percent |
| One BR | 4,175 | 86 percent |
| Two BR | 3,442 | 50 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in Strafford County, New Hampshire
How many affordable rental units are in Strafford County?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Strafford County, New Hampshire including the following:
| Federal Program | Unit Count |
| Low Income Housing Tax Credit | |
| Public Housing | |
| Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance | |
| Mod Rehab Project-Based Rental Assistance | |
| Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly | |
| USDA Section 515 Rural Rental Housing |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Strafford County, New Hampshire
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in Strafford County, New Hampshire
Strafford County features 1,571 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 Strafford County, New Hampshire
There are 1,023 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Strafford County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Strafford County, New Hampshire
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Strafford County landlords $800 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Strafford County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Strafford County, New Hampshire for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,803 and $2,203.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.