Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Grand Island

Affordability in Grand Island

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Grand Island is $947 per month and the median household income is $63,795 per year. About 42% of households in the city are renters, reflecting a significant share of residents for whom affordable housing options matter.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Grand Island Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 370 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and definitions.

Of the 8 HUD-assisted properties in Grand Island mapped for flood risk, none are located in a high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Grand Island

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Grand Island rates 62 (Somewhat Walkable) for walking and 61 for biking. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Schools

Grand Island is served by 28 schools across 2 districts -- including 18 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high schools, and 1 other -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check which schools are assigned to a specific address before applying.

Cost of Renting in Grand Island

The median household income in Grand Island is $63,795 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median market rent is $947 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Income-based housing in Grand Island is designed for renters whose income falls below area limits set by HUD. Rent in these programs is typically calculated as a percentage of your income rather than tied to market rates, which can mean significant savings compared to the $947 median market rent.

• Median household income: $63,795/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $947/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 42% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environmental Exposure

Flood risk is low among the affordable housing properties tracked in Grand Island. All 8 mapped properties show zero in the high-risk flood zone category, according to flood mapping data.