Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Muscatine

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Muscatine is $974 per month, the median household income is $58,117 per year, and renters make up 34% of occupied households. Muscatine has 6 income-restricted properties totaling 301 units that may offer rents below market rate for qualified households.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Muscatine Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 263 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Muscatine

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Muscatine scores 17 out of 100 (Car-Dependent) for walkability, 22 out of 100 (Minimal Transit) for transit, and 24 out of 100 for bikeability. Most residents will need a car for daily errands and commuting.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 9 public schools across 1 district serve Muscatine, including 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. Quality and fit vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

Cost of Living in Muscatine

The median household income in Muscatine is $58,117 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. The median gross rent is $974 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

Affordable and income-based housing in Muscatine can significantly reduce monthly housing costs for eligible renters. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are set based on a percentage of area median income rather than market rates.

• Median household income: $58,117/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $974/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 34% of occupied units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environment

All 6 assisted properties in Muscatine have been mapped for flood risk, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone according to HUD-assisted property data.