Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Avondale

Affordability in Avondale, AZ

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Avondale is $1,832 and the median household income is $86,123 annually, with renters making up 38% of occupied households. Avondale has 5 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 303 units, offering lower-cost options in a market where rents can be a significant share of household budgets.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Avondale Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 377 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and definitions.

Of the 5 HUD-assisted properties in Avondale mapped for flood risk, none are located in a high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Avondale

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Avondale scores 66 (Somewhat Walkable) for walkability and 58 for bikeability. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 34 schools across 15 districts serve Avondale, including 18 elementary, 2 middle, and 14 high schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Living in Avondale, AZ

The median household income in Avondale is $86,123 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median market rent is $1,832 per month, which gives important context for how much assisted housing can save eligible renters.

Avondale has 5 income-restricted properties covering 303 units across the city. These HUD-assisted and LIHTC homes are designed to serve renters whose incomes fall below area limits set by HUD, offering rents well below what the open market typically requires.

• Median household income: $86,123/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,832/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of households that rent: 38% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-restricted units available: 303 across 5 properties

Environment

All 5 affordable housing properties in Avondale have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a low flood exposure profile for renters to be aware of.