Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Somerton

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Somerton is $896 per month, the median household income is $74,015 per year, and renters make up 26% of occupied households. These figures provide context for the income limits and rent restrictions that apply to the assisted housing available in the city.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Somerton Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 183 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 Somerton

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Somerton earns a Walk Score of 68 (Somewhat Walkable) and a Bike Score of 44. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 11 schools across 4 districts serve Somerton, including 6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools, and 1 other. Ratings and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Somerton, AZ

The median household income in Somerton is $74,015 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median gross rent is $896 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Affordable and income-based housing in Somerton can significantly reduce what you pay each month. Rents at HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties are typically set as a percentage of your household income rather than at market rate.

• Median household income: $74,015/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $896/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter-occupied households: 26% of all households (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environment

Both HUD-assisted properties in Somerton have been mapped for flood zone status, and neither falls in a high-risk flood zone, according to flood mapping data.