Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Hutchinson

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Hutchinson is $881 per month, and the median household income is $58,687 per year. About 37% of households in the city rent their homes, reflecting a solid base of renters who may benefit from the income-based and HUD-assisted housing options available locally.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Hutchinson Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 384 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in how agencies classify and report crimes.

Getting Around Hutchinson

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Hutchinson has a Walk Score of 35 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 46. No Transit Score is available. Most errands will require a car, though the city has moderate bikability for a Kansas community.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 17 public schools across 3 districts serve Hutchinson, including 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools. Ratings and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address.

Cost of Living in Hutchinson, KS

The median household income in Hutchinson is $58,687 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median gross rent is $881 per month, also from Census ACS 5-Year data, which gives renters useful context when comparing market-rate costs to the income-restricted rents available at assisted properties in the city.

• Median household income: $58,687/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median gross rent: $881/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 37% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Income-based and HUD-assisted rentals in Hutchinson are designed to serve households earning below area income limits, making them a significant option in a city where more than one in three households rents.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 7 assisted properties in Hutchinson have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a low level of flood exposure for renters to be aware of.