Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Owensboro

Owensboro has 21 affordable and income-based rental properties offering 1,358 units across the city. Of the 11 properties with inspection scores on file, 10 earned an excellent rating, signaling well-maintained housing stock. With a citywide median rent of $905 per month (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024), income-based options here can represent meaningful savings for eligible renters.

Properties

1,358

Total units

96/100

Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability

$905/mo

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Owensboro is $905 per month, the median household income is $56,357 per year, and renters make up 43% of occupied households. For renters whose income falls below area median levels, the 11 HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties in Owensboro -- totaling 956 units -- can offer a meaningful alternative to market-rate housing.

Census ACS 5-Year

🛡️ Safety

333 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to the Owensboro Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Owensboro had a violent crime rate of 333 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 54 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Owensboro

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Owensboro scores a 54 out of 100, described as Somewhat Walkable, with a Bike Score of 48. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Walk Score

🎓 Schools

35 schools · 2 districts

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 35 public schools across 2 districts serve Owensboro, including 17 elementary, 5 middle, 10 high schools, and 3 other schools. Ratings and quality vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

NCES Common Core of Data

📊 Cost of living

$56,357 median income

Cost of Living in Owensboro

The median household income in Owensboro is $56,357 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. The median gross rent is $905 per month, also from the Census ACS 5-Year.

Affordable and income-based housing programs such as HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are designed to keep monthly costs below standard market rates, typically capping rent as a percentage of a household's income.