Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Arvada

Affordability in Arvada, CO

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Arvada is $1,888 and the median household income is $117,348 annually. About 25% of Arvada households are renters, meaning affordable and income-based options serve a smaller but important share of the market.

Arvada has 4 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with a combined 398 units -- a limited supply relative to overall housing demand in the city.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Arvada Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 292 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 4 HUD-assisted properties in Arvada mapped for flood risk, none are located in a high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Arvada

The assisted properties in Arvada score 71 (Very Walkable), 30 (Some Transit), and 72 for Biking according to Walk Score. These scores reflect the walkability, transit access, and bike-friendliness of the areas around the assisted properties specifically, and may not represent the city as a whole.

Schools

Arvada is served by 32 schools across 3 districts, including 20 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high, and 3 other schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Living in Arvada, CO

The median household income in Arvada is $117,348 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. Market rents reflect a competitive housing landscape, with a median gross rent of $1,888 per month according to Census ACS 5-Year data.

Affordable and income-based housing can offer significant savings for eligible renters. Lease Lantern tracks 4 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties in Arvada, covering 398 units across the city.

• Median household income: $117,348/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,888/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of renter households: 25% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-restricted units tracked: 398 across 4 properties

Environmental Exposure

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