Affordable & Income-Based Housing in El Dorado

Affordability in El Dorado, AR

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in El Dorado is $880 per month, the median household income is $49,244 annually, and renters make up 43% of occupied households. These figures provide context for understanding how income-based and HUD-assisted housing options fit into the local rental market.

Safety

According to the El Dorado Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, El Dorado had a violent crime rate of 1,319 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Of the 7 HUD-assisted properties in El Dorado, 1 falls within a high-risk flood zone based on FEMA flood map data. Renters should ask property managers about flood insurance requirements and emergency procedures before signing a lease.

Getting Around El Dorado

According to Walk Score, the area around El Dorado's assisted properties scores 70 (Very Walkable) and a Bike Score of 60. No Transit Score is available for this area. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted housing locations, not the city as a whole.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 9 public schools across 3 districts serve El Dorado, including 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Housing Costs in El Dorado, AR

The median household income in El Dorado is $49,244 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median gross rent in the city is $880 per month, according to the same source.

For renters who qualify, the 7 HUD-assisted and income-based properties in El Dorado offer an alternative to market-rate housing, with rents typically tied to a percentage of household income rather than market conditions.

• Median household income: $49,244/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $880/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter-occupied households: 43% of housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-based units available: 786 across 7 properties

Environment & Flood Risk

All 7 affordable housing properties in El Dorado have been mapped for flood risk. Of those, 1 falls within a high-risk flood zone. If flood exposure is a concern, ask your property contact whether the specific building carries flood insurance or has flood mitigation measures in place.