Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Phoenix

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Phoenix is $1,582 per month and the median household income is $81,332 per year. About 43% of Phoenix residents rent their homes, reflecting a substantial renter population that affordable housing programs in the city help serve.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Phoenix Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 800 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in how agencies classify and report crimes.

Getting Around Phoenix

The area around assisted properties in Phoenix scores a 77 (Very Walkable) for walking, 55 (Good Transit) for public transit, and 92 for biking, according to Walk Score.

Schools

Phoenix is served by 476 schools across 178 districts, including 271 elementary, 42 middle, and 140 high schools, plus 23 other schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and resources vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address.

Cost of Living in Phoenix

The median household income in Phoenix is $81,332 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (as of 2024). The citywide median rent is $1,582 per month, according to the same source, giving renters a useful baseline when comparing market-rate costs to income-restricted housing options.

Affordable and income-based apartments in Phoenix -- including HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties -- are designed to serve households earning below area income limits, which can mean significantly lower monthly costs than the citywide median rent.

• Median household income: $81,332/year (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024)
• Median market rent: $1,582/month (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024)
• Renter households: 43% of Phoenix households rent their home (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024)

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 75 affordable housing properties in Phoenix were mapped for flood risk. Of those, only 2 are located in high-risk flood zones -- a small share given the city's largely arid landscape.