Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Flagstaff

Affordability

Flagstaff has a median household income of $71,512 and a median asking rent of $1,645 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). With 58% of residents renting, demand for affordable housing options in the city is significant.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Flagstaff Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 468 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Flagstaff

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Flagstaff rates 31 (Car-Dependent) for walkability, 41 (Some Transit) for transit, and 83 for bikeability -- reflecting a city where a car is helpful for most errands but cycling is a notably strong option.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 40 schools across 15 districts serve Flagstaff, including 16 elementary, 2 middle, 15 high schools, and 7 other schools. Ratings and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Renting in Flagstaff, AZ

Flagstaff has a median household income of $71,512 and a median market rent of $1,645 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. Affordable and income-based housing can offer significant savings for eligible renters in this market.

• Median household income: $71,512 per year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,645 per month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 58% of occupied housing units in Flagstaff are renter-occupied (Census ACS 5-Year)

Income-based rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are typically set as a percentage of the Area Median Income (AMI), which means your actual rent may be well below the citywide median depending on your household size and income.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

Both affordable housing properties in Flagstaff have been mapped for flood zone data. Neither property falls in a high-risk flood zone, suggesting low flood exposure across this inventory.