Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Pocatello

Affordability in Pocatello

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Pocatello is $948 per month, and the median household income is $60,418 annually. About 36% of Pocatello residents rent their homes, reflecting a meaningful share of the population for whom affordable rental options matter.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Pocatello Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 345 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.

None of the 8 HUD-assisted properties in Pocatello are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone, based on available flood map data.

Getting Around Pocatello

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Pocatello earns a Walk Score of 77 (Very Walkable) and a Bike Score of 70. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Schools

Pocatello is served by 25 public schools across 3 districts -- including 13 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high schools, and 1 other -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

Cost of Living in Pocatello

The median household income in Pocatello is $60,418 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median gross rent is $948 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Income-based housing programs in Pocatello set rent as a percentage of a household's income, so your actual rent in one of the city's 8 assisted properties may be well below the citywide median.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 8 affordable housing properties in Pocatello have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, according to flood hazard data.