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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Post Falls

Post Falls has 18 affordable and income-based rental properties offering 773 units across the city. With a median market rent of $1,469 per month according to Census ACS 5-Year data, income-based housing can provide meaningful savings for eligible renters. Lease Lantern has inspection score data for 2 of these properties, both rating good or excellent.

18
Properties
773
Total units
88/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,469/mo

Affordability in Post Falls

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Post Falls is $1,469 per month and the median household income is $82,183 per year, with renters making up 36% of occupied housing units. Affordable and income-based housing can help bridge the gap for renters who qualify.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
154 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Post Falls Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 154 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 60 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Post Falls

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Post Falls has a Walk Score of 60 ("Somewhat Walkable") and a Bike Score of 60. No Transit Score is available, which reflects the limited public transit options typical of smaller Idaho cities. A personal vehicle will be helpful for most daily trips.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
14 schools · 3 districts

Schools

Post Falls is served by 14 schools across 3 districts -- including 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools -- according to the NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$82,183 median income

Cost of Living in Post Falls

The median household income in Post Falls is $82,183 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median asking rent is $1,469 per month, which can be a stretch for renters earning below the area median -- making income-restricted housing an important resource in the city.

The 2 HUD-assisted properties in Post Falls offer subsidized rents tied to income limits set by HUD, which can significantly reduce what eligible renters pay compared to the local market rate.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

Both HUD-assisted properties in Post Falls have been mapped for flood zone data, and neither falls in a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure for assisted housing here is low based on available data.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 88/100(2 of 18 scored)
90+ (1)70–89 (1)No score (16)

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A Closer Look at Affordable Housing in Post Falls

Post Falls has a small but notable affordable housing footprint, with 2 HUD-assisted properties and 55 total units tracked by Lease Lantern. Both properties have been scored, with one rated excellent and one rated good -- a strong showing for renters exploring income-based options here.

The city's median market rent is $1,469 per month and the median household income is $82,183 annually, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimates (as of 2024). About 36 percent of households in Post Falls rent their homes, per the same source.

According to Walk Score, Post Falls rates 60 out of 100 for walkability ("Somewhat Walkable") and 60 out of 100 for bikeability. Renters without a car may want to review transit options near any specific property.

According to the FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024), the violent crime rate in Post Falls is 154 per 100,000 residents, as reported by the Post Falls Police Department.

According to NCES Common Core of Data, Post Falls is served by 3 school districts with 14 public schools -- including 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.

Neither of the 2 flood-mapped properties in Post Falls carries a high flood risk designation, according to available flood data.

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