Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Jacksonville

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Jacksonville is $930 per month, and the median household income is $49,666 per year. Renters make up 50% of households, reflecting a strong renter presence in the city.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Jacksonville Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 970 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and definitions.

Getting Around Jacksonville

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Jacksonville scores 68 (Somewhat Walkable) and has a Bike Score of 55. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 9 public schools across 2 districts serve Jacksonville, including 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a decision.

Cost of Renting in Jacksonville, AR

The median household income in Jacksonville is $49,666 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median gross rent is $930 per month, according to the same source.

Income-based housing in Jacksonville is designed to keep rent affordable relative to what you earn. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are typically capped as a percentage of your household income or the area median income (AMI), rather than set at market rate.

• Median household income: $49,666/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $930/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 50% of occupied units in Jacksonville (Census ACS 5-Year)

With 11 income-restricted properties and 355 total units available in the city, subsidized housing can help renters whose costs would otherwise strain a modest income. Check individual listings for program-specific rent and income limits.

Environment and Flood Risk

All 11 HUD-assisted properties in Jacksonville have been mapped for flood exposure. Of those, 10 fall outside high-risk flood zones and 1 is located in a high-risk area. Flood risk across this portfolio is largely low.