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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Montpelier

Montpelier, ID has 2 affordable rental properties with a combined 64 income-based units, giving renters a small but well-regarded set of options in this rural southeastern Idaho community. Both properties have been inspected and rated, with one rated excellent and one rated good. The median asking rent in Montpelier is $535 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data.

2
Properties
64
Total units
86/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$535/mo

Affordability in Montpelier, ID

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Montpelier is $535 per month, and the median household income is $61,375 per year. About 14% of residents rent their homes, reflecting a predominantly owner-occupied community where affordable rental options can be limited.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
0 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Montpelier Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and population size.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 64 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Montpelier

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Montpelier earns a Walk Score of 64 (Somewhat Walkable) and a Bike Score of 56. No Transit Score is available, reflecting the limited public transit typical of small Idaho cities.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
4 schools · 1 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 4 schools serve Montpelier across 1 district, including 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. Ratings and options vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$61,375 median income

Cost of Living in Montpelier, ID

The median household income in Montpelier is $61,375 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median rent across all rentals in the city is $535 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

Affordable housing options here include 2 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 64 units, which can offer rents below market rate for income-qualifying renters.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environmental Exposure

According to flood mapping data, none of the 2 HUD-assisted properties in Montpelier are located in a mapped or high-risk flood zone, suggesting low flood exposure for residents in this housing stock.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 86/100(2 of 2 scored)
90+ (1)70–89 (1)

2 properties on the map

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A Closer Look at Montpelier

Montpelier is a small southeastern Idaho community with a modest but meaningful stock of affordable housing -- 2 HUD-assisted properties offering 64 total units. Both properties have been scored, with one rated excellent and one rated good, suggesting residents have access to reasonably well-maintained options.

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Montpelier is $535 per month, which sits well below national averages and reflects the area's lower overall cost of living. About 14 percent of households rent, making this a predominantly owner-occupied community where affordable rental units carry real weight for those who need them.

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024), the Montpelier Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 for the most recent annual period on record.

Walk Score rates Montpelier as Somewhat Walkable (64) with a bike score of 56, according to Walk Score data. Everyday errands are manageable on foot or by bike for many residents. According to NCES Common Core of Data, the city is served by 1 school district with 4 public schools, including 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

Eligibility & how to apply

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