Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Houston

Affordability in Houston, AK

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Houston is $887 and the median household income is $73,015 per year. About 29% of households in Houston rent their homes, meaning the majority of residents are owner-occupants.

Safety

No violent crime rate figure is available for Houston, AK in FBI Crime Data Explorer. When researching any area, keep in mind that crime statistics can vary based on local reporting practices and are best reviewed through official local sources such as the Matanuska-Susitna Borough or Alaska State Troopers.

Of the 2 HUD-assisted properties in Houston, none are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone, according to flood map data.

Getting Around Houston, AK

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Houston has a Walk Score of 0 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 49. No Transit Score is available. Residents should plan on having personal transportation for most daily trips.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 1 school serving 1 district is located in Houston, AK, consisting of 1 middle school. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Houston, AK

The median household income in Houston is $73,015 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median market rent is $887 per month, per the same source, giving helpful context for what affordable and income-based housing can mean for renters here.

Affordable housing programs like HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties set rents based on a percentage of the Area Median Income (AMI), so your actual rent in an income-restricted unit is typically well below the market median.

• Median household income: $73,015/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $887/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 29% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environment

Both affordable housing properties in Houston, AK have been mapped against flood zone data. Neither carries a high-risk flood designation, according to the flood data on file.