Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Yuma

Affordability in Yuma, AZ

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Yuma is $1,114 and the median household income is $65,482 per year, with renters making up about 33% of households. Lease Lantern tracks 4 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 193 units in the city, which can offer significant savings for eligible renters.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Yuma Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 419 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in how jurisdictions define and report crimes.

Getting Around Yuma

The assisted properties in Yuma score 75 (Very Walkable) for walkability, 23 (Minimal Transit) for public transit, and 68 for bikeability, according to Walk Score. These scores reflect the area around the assisted properties specifically.

• Walk Score: 75 - Very Walkable
• Transit Score: 23 - Minimal Transit
• Bike Score: 68

Everyday errands are manageable on foot near these properties, but residents who rely on public transit may find service limited and should plan accordingly.

Schools

Yuma is served by 57 schools across 12 districts, including 27 elementary, 7 middle, and 21 high schools, plus 2 other schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a decision.

Cost of Living in Yuma

The median household income in Yuma is $65,482 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate (as of 2024). The median gross rent citywide is $1,114 per month, per the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing programs -- such as HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties -- can offer rents significantly below the citywide median, with eligibility typically based on household income and family size.

• Median household income: $65,482/year (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024)
• Median gross rent: $1,114/month (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024)
• Share of households that rent: 33% (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024)

Environmental Exposure

All 4 affordable housing properties in Yuma have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure is low across these properties based on available flood data.