Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Florissant

Affordability in Florissant, MO

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Florissant is $1,288 and the median household income is $65,318 annually, with renters making up 33% of households. Affordable and income-based housing can help renters bridge the gap between market-rate costs and what their budget allows.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Florissant Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 341 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and jurisdiction boundaries.

Getting Around Florissant

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Florissant rates 30 (Car-Dependent) for walkability, 29 (Some Transit) for transit, and 28 for bikeability. Most errands and commutes will likely require a car.

Schools

Florissant is served by 30 schools across 3 districts, including 20 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 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 Living in Florissant

The median household income in Florissant is $65,318 per year, and the median gross rent is $1,288 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Affordable housing programs in the city can help renters whose income falls below area limits access below-market rents.

• Median household income: $65,318/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median gross rent: $1,288/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 33% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Affordable housing properties tracked: 6 buildings, 520 total units

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 6 assisted properties in Florissant have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall in a high-risk flood zone. Renters at these properties face minimal flood exposure based on available FEMA flood data.