Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Leavenworth

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Leavenworth is $1,229 per month, and the median household income is $72,987 per year. Nearly half of Leavenworth residents -- 48% -- rent their homes, reflecting steady demand for rental housing in the city.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Leavenworth Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 498 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in how jurisdictions classify and report incidents.

Of the 4 HUD-assisted properties in Leavenworth tracked by Lease Lantern, none are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Leavenworth

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Leavenworth rates 58 out of 100 (Somewhat Walkable) and a Bike Score of 28 out of 100. No Transit Score is available for this area. These scores reflect conditions near the 4 assisted properties tracked on this page.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 9 public schools across 2 districts serve Leavenworth, including 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Leavenworth, KS

The median household income in Leavenworth is $72,987 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median market rent is $1,229 per month, according to the same source.

Affordable housing programs in Leavenworth -- including HUD-assisted and income-based properties -- offer rents set below market rate, typically based on a percentage of your household income. Leavenworth has 4 income-restricted properties covering 349 units across the city.

• Median household income: $72,987/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,229/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 48% of occupied units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environment

All 4 affordable housing properties in Leavenworth have been mapped for flood risk, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone.