Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Ottawa

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Ottawa is $1,032 per month, and the median household income is $71,699 per year. About 40% of Ottawa residents rent their homes, reflecting a solid base of renters who may benefit from the city's income-based and HUD-assisted housing options.

Safety

According to the Ottawa Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Ottawa had a violent crime rate of 165 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and local definitions.

Getting Around Ottawa

Near assisted properties in Ottawa, Walk Score rates the area 45 out of 100 (Car-Dependent), with a Bike Score of 57 out of 100, according to Walk Score. No Transit Score is available, reflecting the absence of a formal public transit network. Most errands will require a car.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 6 public schools across 1 district serve Ottawa, including 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Living in Ottawa, KS

The median household income in Ottawa is $71,699 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median gross rent is $1,032 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

Affordable and income-based housing in Ottawa can help renters who qualify keep housing costs well below the local market rate. The 6 HUD-assisted and income-based properties in Ottawa offer 220 total units across the city.

Environmental & Flood Risk

All 6 affordable housing properties in Ottawa were mapped for flood risk. None of them fall in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring baseline for renters concerned about flood exposure.