Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Twin Falls

Affordability in Twin Falls

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Twin Falls is $1,082 and the median household income is $61,205 annually. About 36% of households in the city rent their homes, reflecting a substantial renter population that may benefit from income-restricted housing options.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Twin Falls Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 431 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates vary based on local reporting practices and are not directly comparable across cities.

Getting Around Twin Falls

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Twin Falls scores 49 (Car-Dependent) for walkability and 68 for bikeability. No Transit Score is available for this area.

• Walk Score: 49 - Car-Dependent
• Bike Score: 68

Most errands and commutes will require a car. Residents who bike may find the city reasonably accommodating for cycling trips.

Schools

Twin Falls is served by 22 schools across 5 districts -- including 12 elementary, 4 middle, and 6 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a housing decision.

Cost of Living in Twin Falls

The median household income in Twin Falls is $61,205 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median asking rent is $1,082 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Affordable and income-based housing in Twin Falls can offer significant savings for renters who qualify. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are tied to income limits rather than market rates.

• Median household income: $61,205/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,082/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 36% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 3 affordable housing properties in Twin Falls have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall in a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure for HUD-assisted units here is low.