Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Blackfoot

Affordability in Blackfoot, ID

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Blackfoot is $839 per month and the median household income is $64,032 per year. About 30% of households in Blackfoot rent their homes, meaning HUD-assisted and income-based housing plays an important role for a meaningful share of residents.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Blackfoot Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 288 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 Blackfoot

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Blackfoot scores 56 out of 100 (Somewhat Walkable), with a Bike Score of 51 out of 100. No Transit Score is available, reflecting the limited public transit typical of smaller Idaho cities. Residents should expect to rely primarily on a car or bicycle for most trips.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 23 schools across 5 districts serve Blackfoot, including 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 8 high schools. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address.

Cost of Living in Blackfoot

The median household income in Blackfoot is $64,032 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median asking rent across all rental housing in the city is $839 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Income-based housing programs in Blackfoot set rent as a percentage of a household's income, which can make monthly costs significantly lower than the citywide median rent. Blackfoot has 2 HUD-assisted properties with a combined 88 units available through these programs.

• Median household income: $64,032/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $839/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 30% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environment

Neither of the 2 HUD-assisted properties in Blackfoot is mapped in a high-risk flood zone, according to flood exposure data. Flood risk does not appear to be a notable concern for affordable housing in this city.