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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Livingston

Livingston, MT has 6 affordable and income-based rental properties offering 176 units across the city. With a median market rent of $1,046 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), income-based housing can provide meaningful savings for eligible renters. All 3 properties with inspection records earned excellent scores, signaling well-maintained options for those who qualify.

6
Properties
176
Total units
95/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,046/mo

Affordability in Livingston, MT

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Livingston is $1,046, the median household income is $65,861 per year, and roughly 40% of residents rent their homes. Affordable and income-based housing can help renters who need options below the market-rate median.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
596 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Livingston Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 596 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

All 3 HUD-assisted properties in Livingston were assessed for flood risk; none are located in a high-risk flood zone.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 83 · Very Walkable

Getting Around Livingston

According to Walk Score, the area around Livingston's assisted properties scores 83 (Very Walkable) and a Bike Score of 74, suggesting many errands can be done on foot and cycling is a practical option. No Transit Score is available, which is typical for smaller Montana cities. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties specifically.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
6 schools · 3 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 6 public schools across 3 districts serve Livingston, including 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high school. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$65,861 median income

Cost of Living in Livingston, MT

The median household income in Livingston is $65,861 and the median rent is $1,046 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Affordable and income-based housing can help renters whose costs exceed what their budget can comfortably support.

Roughly 40% of Livingston residents are renters, according to Census ACS 5-Year data, reflecting a sizeable rental market in this small Montana city.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment

All 3 HUD-assisted properties in Livingston have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall in a high-risk flood zone.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 95/100(3 of 6 scored)
90+ (3)No score (3)

6 properties on the map

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About Affordable Housing in Livingston, MT

Livingston has a small but strong affordable housing inventory, with all 3 HUD-assisted properties in our database earning excellent inspection scores. If you are exploring income-based or subsidized rental options here, the available data paints an encouraging picture of property quality.

Rents and Income

The median gross rent in Livingston is $1,046 per month, and the median household income is $65,861 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimates (as of 2024). About 40% of households in the city rent their homes, per the same source.

Getting Around

Livingston earns a Walk Score of 83 ("Very Walkable") and a Bike Score of 74, according to Walk Score, suggesting that many daily errands and trips are manageable without a car.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024), the Livingston Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 596 per 100,000 people. Readers are encouraged to review this figure alongside other local context when evaluating the area.

Schools

The city is served by 6 public schools across 3 districts -- including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Flood Risk

All 3 properties in our database have been mapped for flood risk; none are currently classified as high risk.

Eligibility & how to apply

Montana income limits (2026)Montana public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Montana

Helpful guides

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