Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Evansville

Affordability in Evansville

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Evansville is $975, set against a median household income of $53,387 annually. With 45% of residents renting, demand for affordable and income-based housing options remains significant across the city.

Safety

According to the Evansville Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Evansville had a violent crime rate of 1,219 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Evansville

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Evansville scores 55 (Somewhat Walkable) for walkability and 68 for bikeability. No Transit Score was available. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted housing locations, not the city as a whole.

Schools

Evansville is served by 42 public schools across 5 districts -- including 24 elementary, 7 middle, and 11 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address before applying.

Cost of Living in Evansville

The median household income in Evansville is $53,387 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The citywide median rent is $975 per month across all rental housing, per the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing in Evansville can offer significant savings for renters who qualify. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are set based on a percentage of the Area Median Income (AMI), not market rates.

• Citywide median rent: $975/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median household income: $53,387/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 45% of occupied units in Evansville are renter-occupied (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Affordable units available: 1,577 income-based units across 13 properties in the city

Environment

All 13 HUD-assisted properties in Evansville have been mapped for flood risk, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone according to that flood data.