Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Takoma Park

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Takoma Park is $1,432, set against a median household income of $108,136 annually. With 46% of residents renting their homes, income-based and HUD-assisted housing can play an important role for households whose earnings fall well below that median.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Takoma Park Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 540 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

None of the 6 HUD-assisted properties in Takoma Park are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone, based on available flood map data.

Getting Around Takoma Park

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Takoma Park rates 54 (Somewhat Walkable) for walking, 56 (Good Transit) for public transit, and 51 for biking. These scores reflect conditions near the income-based and HUD-assisted buildings listed on this page.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 4 elementary schools across 2 districts serve Takoma Park. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Living

The median household income in Takoma Park is $108,136 and the median asking rent is $1,432 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Affordable and income-based housing can offer significant savings for renters who qualify.

• Median household income: $108,136 per year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median rent: $1,432 per month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 46% of occupied units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Takoma Park has 6 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 419 units. Rents at these properties are based on income limits set by HUD, not market rates.

Environment & Flood Risk

All 6 affordable housing properties in Takoma Park have been mapped for flood zone exposure. None of them fall in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring sign for renters concerned about flood-related hazards.