Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Kellogg

Affordability in Kellogg, ID

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median household income in Kellogg is $50,625 per year, the median gross rent is $989 per month, and renters make up 52% of occupied households. These figures provide context for evaluating how income-restricted housing in the area compares to local market rents.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Kellogg Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 281 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates vary based on local reporting practices and population size, so comparisons across cities are not meaningful.

Of the 2 HUD-assisted properties in Kellogg, 1 is located in a FEMA-designated high flood risk zone -- something worth asking about when touring a unit.

Getting Around Kellogg

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Kellogg has a Walk Score of 49 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 56. No Transit Score is available. Most errands and trips will likely require a car.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 2 schools across 1 district serve Kellogg, including 1 middle school and 1 high school. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check which schools are assigned to a specific address before applying.

Cost of Living in Kellogg

The median household income in Kellogg is $50,625 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median asking rent is $989 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates, which means housing costs can take a significant share of a typical household budget.

Income-based housing in Kellogg is designed to keep rent affordable relative to what residents actually earn. The 87 income-restricted units across 2 properties in the city offer an alternative to market-rate rents for eligible renters.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

Of the 2 HUD-assisted properties in Kellogg, both have been mapped for flood zones and 1 is in a high-risk flood area. Renters interested in those properties may want to ask about flood insurance requirements and building-level mitigation measures.