Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Pine Bluff

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Pine Bluff is $855 per month and the median household income is $42,718 per year, with nearly half of residents -- 48% -- renting their homes. Pine Bluff has 11 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 883 units, offering additional options for renters seeking affordable housing.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Pine Bluff Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 1,581 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 Pine Bluff

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Pine Bluff scores 22 out of 100 (Car-Dependent), with a Bike Score of 36. No Transit Score is available. Most daily errands will require a car.

Schools

Pine Bluff is served by 19 public schools across 4 districts, including 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Renting in Pine Bluff

The median household income in Pine Bluff is $42,718 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The citywide median rent is $855 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Affordable and income-based housing in Pine Bluff spans 883 units across 11 properties. Rents at HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties are typically calculated as a percentage of a household's income, which can make them significantly lower than market-rate options.

• Median household income: $42,718/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $855/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of residents who rent: 48% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-restricted units available: 883 across 11 properties

Environment and Flood Risk

All 11 HUD-assisted properties in Pine Bluff have been mapped for flood zone exposure. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, according to flood mapping data.