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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Wahpeton

Wahpeton, ND has 10 affordable and income-based rental properties offering 336 total units across the city. The rental market here is notably renter-friendly, with 55 percent of households renting and a median asking rent of $751 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. All 4 properties with available inspection scores earned an excellent rating, reflecting a well-maintained affordable housing stock.

10
Properties
336
Total units
95/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$751/mo

Affordability in Wahpeton

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Wahpeton is $751 per month and the median household income is $62,750 per year. With 55% of residents renting their homes, income-based housing options in the city serve a significant share of the local population.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
238 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Wahpeton Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 238 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and local definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 61 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Wahpeton

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Wahpeton rates a 61 (Somewhat Walkable) and a Bike Score of 68. No Transit Score is available, which is typical for smaller cities without fixed-route public transit.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
5 schools · 2 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 5 public schools across 2 districts serve Wahpeton, including 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high school. Ratings and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$62,750 median income

Cost of Living in Wahpeton

The median household income in Wahpeton is $62,750 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median gross rent across all rentals in the city is $751 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Affordable and income-based housing in Wahpeton is designed to serve renters whose incomes fall below area limits set by HUD. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are typically capped as a percentage of the area median income, which can mean significant savings compared to market-rate rents.

  • Median household income: $62,750/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median gross rent (all rentals): $751/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Renter-occupied households: 55% of occupied units (Census ACS 5-Year)
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 4 assisted properties in Wahpeton have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone according to that flood data.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 95/100(4 of 10 scored)
90+ (4)No score (6)

10 properties on the map

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About Affordable Housing in Wahpeton, ND

Wahpeton is a small city on the North Dakota-Minnesota border with a renter population that makes up 55 percent of households, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. With a median market rent of $751 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), assisted housing can offer meaningful savings for income-qualified residents.

All 4 HUD-assisted properties in Wahpeton received excellent inspection scores, and none carry a high flood-risk designation, which speaks well of the local assisted housing stock.

Wahpeton scores 61 (Somewhat Walkable) and 68 for bikeability according to Walk Score, making it reasonably accessible for residents without a car. The violent crime rate was 238 per 100,000 residents in 2024, per FBI Crime Data Explorer data reported by the Wahpeton Police Department.

The city is served by 5 public schools across 2 districts, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, according to NCES Common Core of Data.

A Closer Look at Wahpeton

Eligibility & how to apply

North Dakota income limits (2026)North Dakota public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in North Dakota

Helpful guides

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