How many renters live in West Stewartstown, New Hampshire?
The City of West Stewartstown has people living in households.
There are renters living in renter households in this City. Renters make up 15.05 percent of the population living in West Stewartstown.
What is the rental market like in West Stewartstown, New Hampshire?
There are an estimated housing units in the West Stewartstown area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in West Stewartstown, New Hampshire, there are 1 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in West Stewartstown?
The rental vacancy rate in West Stewartstown is 0 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 West Stewartstown for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in West Stewartstown
| Studio | One-Bedroom | Two-Bedroom | Three-Bedroom | Four+ Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 21 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
Occupied Rental Units by Size in West Stewartstown
A large number of apartments in West Stewartstown 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 West Stewartstown
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 West Stewartstown, New Hampshire
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in West Stewartstown?
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 |
| One BR | 21 | 100 percent |
| Two BR | 6 | 43 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in West Stewartstown, New Hampshire
How many affordable rental units are in West Stewartstown?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in West Stewartstown, New Hampshire including the following:
| Federal Program | Unit Count |
| Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance | |
| USDA Section 515 Rural Rental Housing |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in West Stewartstown, New Hampshire
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in West Stewartstown, New Hampshire
West Stewartstown features 20 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 West Stewartstown, New Hampshire
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in West Stewartstown.
Housing Choice Vouchers in West Stewartstown, New Hampshire
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay West Stewartstown landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in West Stewartstown.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in West Stewartstown, New Hampshire for a two-bedroom apartment is between $864 and $1,056.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.