Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Pineville

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Pineville is $910 per month, and the median household income is $49,774 per year. About 46% of Pineville residents rent their homes, reflecting a sizable renter community in the city.

Pineville has 5 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with a total of 136 affordable units, offering options for renters who qualify based on income.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Pineville Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 945 per 100,000 residents in 2020. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and jurisdiction definitions.

None of the 5 HUD-assisted properties in Pineville are mapped in a high-risk flood zone, based on available flood data.

Getting Around Pineville

The assisted properties in Pineville score a 27 (Car-Dependent) for walkability and a 22 for bikeability, according to Walk Score. No Transit Score is available for this area. Most errands and trips will require a personal vehicle.

Schools

Pineville is served by 9 schools across 2 districts -- including 4 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Pineville, LA

The median household income in Pineville is $49,774 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median asking rent across all rentals in the city is $910 per month, according to the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing in Pineville can help renters spend less than the market-rate median. Rents at HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties are calculated as a percentage of your household income, not set at a fixed market rate.

• Median household income: $49,774/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $910/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter-occupied households: 46% of all households (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Affordable units tracked on Lease Lantern: 136 units across 5 properties

Environment and Flood Risk

According to flood mapping data, none of the 5 HUD-assisted properties in Pineville are mapped in a flood zone, and none are identified as high-risk. Renters in these properties face no tracked flood exposure based on available data.