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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Lawrence

Lawrence, KS has 18 income-based rental properties totaling 1,106 units across the city. With a median market rent of $1,091 per month (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024) and 56 percent of residents renting, affordable housing plays a meaningful role here. Of the properties with inspection scores on record, 6 rated excellent and 2 rated good, with none rated fair or poor.

18
Properties
1,106
Total units
94/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,091/mo

Affordability in Lawrence, KS

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Lawrence is $1,091 per month and the median household income is $65,009 per year. With 56% of residents renting, Lawrence is a majority-renter city where access to income-restricted housing can make a real difference.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
467 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to the Lawrence Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Lawrence had a violent crime rate of 467 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 57 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Lawrence

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Lawrence rates 57 out of 100 (Somewhat Walkable) for walking and 57 out of 100 for biking. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
18 schools · 1 districts

Schools

Lawrence is served by 18 public schools across 1 district -- including 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school, so renters should look up the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$65,009 median income

Cost of Living in Lawrence, KS

The median household income in Lawrence is $65,009 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median asking rent is $1,091 per month, which means housing costs can stretch a significant share of many residents' budgets.

Affordable and income-based housing in Lawrence can help close that gap. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are typically set as a percentage of your household income or capped based on local area median income limits, keeping monthly costs more manageable than market-rate options.

  • Median household income: $65,009/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median market rent: $1,091/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Renter households: 56% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 8 assisted properties in Lawrence have been mapped for flood risk. None fall within a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring finding for renters considering these homes.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 94/100(8 of 18 scored)
90+ (6)70–89 (2)No score (10)

18 properties on the map

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Your rights & resources

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About Affordable Housing in Lawrence, KS

Lawrence is a mid-sized college city in northeastern Kansas where more than half of residents rent their homes, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The city has 8 HUD-assisted or income-based properties covering 476 units, giving renters a focused but meaningful set of options to explore.

Property Quality

All 8 properties in Lawrence carry a HUD inspection score, and 6 of those earned an excellent rating. No properties scored in the fair or poor range, which is an encouraging sign for renters concerned about housing conditions.

Flood Risk

None of the 8 mapped properties in Lawrence fall into a high-risk flood zone, according to flood mapping data.

Rent Context

The citywide median rent is $1,091 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. Income-based housing can offer rents well below that figure for qualified households.

Area Income

The median household income in Lawrence is $65,009 annually, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. Eligibility for most assisted housing programs is based on area median income limits set by HUD.

Getting Around

Lawrence has a Walk Score of 57 and a Bike Score of 57, both rated "Somewhat Walkable" and indicating moderate options for car-free errands, according to Walk Score data.

Public Safety

Lawrence reported a violent crime rate of 467 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer and Lawrence Police Department figures.

Schools

Lawrence is served by 1 school district with 18 public schools, including 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data.

A Closer Look at Lawrence

Eligibility & how to apply

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

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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