Category
housing
Native level
Census tract
Unit
Percentage
Vintage
2025
States ranked by section 8 housing
51 states with data (2025). Top 10 highest and bottom 10 lowest.
| Rank | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 13.8% |
| 2 | New York | 10.4% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 10.0% |
| 4 | Connecticut | 9.1% |
| 5 | Vermont | 8.6% |
| 6 | North Dakota | 8.2% |
| 7 | Louisiana | 8.1% |
| 8 | Hawaii | 7.6% |
| 9 | California | 7.4% |
| 10 | Rhode Island | 7.2% |
About this map
hearthmap renders section 8 housing as a choropleth map of the United States. Zoom in to see census tract values shaded against the rest of the country, and click any region to see its exact value with margin of error.
You can layer filters and a custom match score on top of section 8 housingto find places that match what matters to you. Combine it with school ratings, housing prices, commute times, and more.
Source: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households · 2025