Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Hays

Hays, KS has 11 affordable and income-based rental properties offering 419 units across the city. With a median rent of $922 per month according to Census ACS 5-Year data, income-based housing can provide meaningful savings for eligible renters. Of the properties with available inspection scores, all 4 rated fall in the excellent range.

Properties

419

Total units

96/100

Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability

$922/mo

Affordability in Hays, KS

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Hays is $922 per month and the median household income is $58,459 per year. About 42% of Hays residents rent their homes, reflecting a sizable renter community that may benefit from the assisted housing options available in the city.

Census ACS 5-Year

🛡️ Safety

238 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Hays Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 238 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and definitions.

All 4 HUD-assisted properties in Hays have been mapped for flood risk, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone.

FBI Crime Data Explorer

🚶 Getting around

Walk Score 80 · Very Walkable

Getting Around Hays

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Hays scores 80 (Very Walkable), meaning most errands can be accomplished on foot. The Bike Score is 48, indicating some biking infrastructure is available. No Transit Score was reported for this area.

Walk Score

🎓 Schools

7 schools · 1 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 7 public schools across 1 district serve Hays, including 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. Ratings and performance vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a housing decision.

NCES Common Core of Data

📊 Cost of living

$58,459 median income

Cost of Renting in Hays, KS

The median household income in Hays is $58,459 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median gross rent is $922 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

Affordable and income-based housing in Hays can help renters whose costs would otherwise strain a tight budget. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are restricted based on local income limits, often making them significantly lower than market-rate options.