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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Springfield

Affordable Housing in Springfield, IL

Springfield has 41 income-based rental properties offering 2,050 units across the city. With a median rent of $975 per month (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024), affordable housing here can make a meaningful difference for renters on a budget. Of the properties with available inspection scores, 6 out of 8 rated excellent, a strong sign of overall housing quality.

41
Properties
2,050
Total units
92/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$975/mo

Affordability

Springfield has a median household income of $66,064 and a median gross rent of $975 per month, with renters making up 36% of households, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). Lease Lantern lists 8 income-restricted properties covering 947 units across the city for renters who qualify for HUD-assisted or LIHTC housing.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
905 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Springfield Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 905 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 75 · Very Walkable

Getting Around Springfield

The areas around Springfield's assisted properties score well for walkability and biking, with moderate public transit options, according to Walk Score.

  • Walk Score: 75 - Very Walkable
  • Transit Score: 45 - Some Transit
  • Bike Score: 76

These scores reflect the area around the assisted properties listed on this page, not the city as a whole.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
41 schools · 3 districts

Schools

Springfield is served by 41 schools across 3 districts, including 22 elementary, 5 middle, 11 high schools, and 3 other schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality varies by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$66,064 median income

Cost of Living & Housing Costs

The median household income in Springfield is $66,064 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. The median gross rent citywide is $975 per month, according to the same source.

Income-based and HUD-assisted housing is designed to keep your monthly rent affordable relative to what you earn. The 947 subsidized units across Springfield's 8 listed properties offer an alternative to market-rate rents for eligible renters.

  • Median household income: $66,064/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median gross rent: $975/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Share of residents who rent: 36% (Census ACS 5-Year)
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment and Flood Risk

All 8 HUD-assisted properties in Springfield have been mapped for flood zone exposure, and none are located in a high-risk flood area.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 92/100(8 of 41 scored)
90+ (6)70–89 (2)No score (33)

41 properties on the map

Top-rated properties

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About Affordable Housing in Springfield, IL

Springfield, Illinois -- the state capital -- is home to 8 HUD-assisted and income-based rental properties covering 947 units across the city. Of the 8 properties with inspection scores on record, 6 rated excellent and 2 rated good, with none falling into fair or poor territory, according to HUD inspection data.

None of the 8 mapped properties fall in a high-risk flood zone, which is a useful baseline for renters weighing long-term stability.

The median asking rent in Springfield is $975 per month and the median household income is $66,064 annually, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024). About 36 percent of households rent their homes (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024), reflecting a solid renter community with access to subsidized options.

Springfield scores 75 (Very Walkable) and 76 (Bikeable), with a transit score of 45 (Some Transit), according to Walk Score. The city is served by 41 public schools across 3 districts -- including 22 elementary, 5 middle, and 11 high schools -- per NCES Common Core of Data.

The violent crime rate reported by the Springfield Police Department was 294 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer.

A Closer Look at Springfield

Eligibility & how to apply

Illinois income limits (2026)Illinois public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Illinois

Helpful guides

How Section 8 Vouchers WorkWhat Is Income-Based Housing?How to Apply for Affordable HousingSection 8 vs. LIHTCUnderstanding HUD Inspection ScoresHow Affordable Housing Waitlists Work
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