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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Edina

Edina has 9 affordable and income-based housing properties with 808 total units -- a limited supply in a city where the median rent reaches $1,844 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. Of the 5 properties with inspection scores, 2 rated excellent and 3 rated good, with none falling into fair or poor condition. If you qualify, these properties can offer meaningful savings in an otherwise high-cost rental market.

9
Properties
808
Total units
89/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,844/mo

Affordability

Edina has a median household income of $128,767 and a median gross rent of $1,844 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). About 28% of households in the city are renters, meaning affordable and income-based housing options are in relatively limited supply here.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
73 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Edina Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 73 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 45 · Car-Dependent

Getting Around Edina

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Edina rates 45 (Car-Dependent) for walkability, 39 (Some Transit) for public transit, and 56 for bikeability. Most errands will require a car, though some bus service and a reasonable bike network are available.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
18 schools · 4 districts

Schools

Edina is served by 18 schools across 4 districts -- including 10 elementary, 2 middle, and 6 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$128,767 median income

Cost of Living in Edina, MN

The median household income in Edina is $128,767 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median asking rent across all rental housing in the city is $1,844 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

For renters who qualify, the 5 HUD-assisted properties in Edina offer income-based and subsidized options that can significantly reduce monthly housing costs compared to the local market rate.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 5 affordable housing properties in Edina have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring finding for renters considering these properties.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 89/100(5 of 9 scored)
90+ (2)70–89 (3)No score (4)

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A Closer Look at Affordable Housing in Edina

Edina has a small but notable inventory of income-based housing, and there is more to explore about what renting in this suburban Twin Cities community looks like in practice. A full in-depth guide is.

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