Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Mishawaka

Affordability in Mishawaka, IN

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Mishawaka is $1,070, against a median household income of $54,291 per year. With 51% of residents renting, demand for income-restricted housing is significant -- and Mishawaka's 8 HUD-assisted and income-based properties, totaling 936 units, provide an important resource for cost-burdened renters.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Mishawaka Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 244 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 Mishawaka

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Mishawaka earns a Walk Score of 60 (Somewhat Walkable) and a Bike Score of 56. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 18 public schools across 2 districts serve Mishawaka, including 12 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Living in Mishawaka

The median household income in Mishawaka is $54,291 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median gross rent citywide is $1,070 per month, per the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing in Mishawaka can help renters whose costs would otherwise strain a modest budget. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are set based on household income or area median income limits, not market rates.

• Median household income: $54,291/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median gross rent: $1,070/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter-occupied households: 51% of all households (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environment & Flood Risk

All 8 HUD-assisted properties in Mishawaka have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall in a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure for affordable housing in this city is low based on available data.