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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Wellington

Wellington, KS has 7 affordable and income-based rental properties totaling 285 units across the city. Of the 4 properties with inspection scores on record, 3 rated good or excellent, offering a generally solid picture of housing quality. With a median market rent of $733 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), income-based options here can represent meaningful savings for eligible renters.

7
Properties
285
Total units
82/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$733/mo

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Wellington is $733 per month, and the median household income is $50,333 per year, with renters making up 38% of occupied households. Wellington's 4 HUD-assisted properties, totaling 131 units, offer income-based options for renters who qualify.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
226 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Wellington Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 226 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

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

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 48 · Car-Dependent

Getting Around Wellington

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Wellington has a Walk Score of 48 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 42. No Transit Score is available, reflecting the limited public transit typical of smaller Kansas cities. Most errands and commutes will likely require a personal vehicle.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
7 schools · 1 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 7 schools across 1 district serve Wellington, including 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check which schools are assigned to a specific address before applying.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$50,333 median income

Cost of Living in Wellington, KS

The median household income in Wellington is $50,333 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median gross rent is $733 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Affordable and income-based housing in Wellington spans 131 units across 4 properties. Rents at HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties are calculated as a percentage of your household income, so your actual rent may be well below the local median.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 4 HUD-assisted properties in Wellington have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring finding for renters considering these homes.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 82/100(4 of 7 scored)
90+ (1)70–89 (2)<60 (1)No score (3)

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About Affordable Housing in Wellington, KS

Wellington is a small south-central Kansas city where renters make up 38 percent of households, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. With a median rent of $733 per month and a median household income of $50,333 (Census ACS 5-Year), the city offers a relatively affordable cost of living compared to many Kansas communities.

Lease Lantern tracks 4 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties in Wellington, covering 131 total units. All 4 properties have been inspected and scored, with 1 rated excellent, 2 rated good, and 1 rated poor, for an average score of 82 out of 100 based on HUD inspection data.

None of the 4 mapped properties fall within a high-risk flood zone, according to flood mapping data.

Wellington is served by 1 school district with 7 public schools -- 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. The city scores 48 (Car-Dependent) for walkability and 42 for bikeability, according to Walk Score. Wellington Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 226 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to FBI Crime Data Explorer.

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