Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Conway

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Conway is $1,011 per month and the median household income is $63,004 annually. Renters make up 55% of occupied households, reflecting strong demand for rental housing in the city.

The 8 HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties in Conway offer an important alternative for renters who qualify, with rents typically set well below the local market rate.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Conway Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 526 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Conway

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Conway rates 76 (Very Walkable) for walking and 56 for biking. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Schools

Conway is served by 1 school district with 17 public schools -- including 10 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Renting in Conway, AR

The median household income in Conway is $63,004 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median monthly rent across all rentals in the city is $1,011, per the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing in Conway is designed to serve renters who qualify based on income limits set by HUD. Rent in these programs is typically calculated as a percentage of a household's adjusted income, which can bring costs well below the citywide median.

• Median household income: $63,004/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,011/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of renter households: 55% of Conway residents rent (Census ACS 5-Year)
• HUD-assisted and income-based units available: 186 across 8 properties in Conway

Environment and Flood Risk

Flood risk is low among Conway's HUD-assisted properties. All 8 mapped properties show zero located in a high-risk flood zone, according to flood mapping data.