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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Holdrege

Holdrege, NE has 7 affordable and income-based rental properties with 158 total units, giving renters a modest but real set of options in this small Nebraska city. The median asking rent in the broader market is $835 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data, which can help put the value of income-based housing here in context. Of the 2 properties with inspection scores on file, one rates excellent and one rates good.

7
Properties
158
Total units
87/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$835/mo

Affordability in Holdrege

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Holdrege is $835 per month, set against a median household income of $55,789. About 38% of residents rent their homes, reflecting a mix of owner and renter households in this small Nebraska city.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
128 / 100k · 2022

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Holdrege Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 128 per 100,000 residents in 2022. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and local definitions.

Of the 2 HUD-assisted properties in Holdrege, neither sits in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone, based on available flood map data.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 53 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Holdrege

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Holdrege scores 53 out of 100 (Somewhat Walkable) for walkability and 50 out of 100 for bikeability. No Transit Score is available, which is typical for smaller Nebraska cities with limited public transit options.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
4 schools · 1 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 4 public schools across 1 district serve Holdrege, including 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$55,789 median income

Cost of Living in Holdrege

The median household income in Holdrege is $55,789 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median asking rent across the city is $835 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

Affordable and income-based housing in Holdrege spans 56 units across 2 properties. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are typically restricted based on area median income limits, which can make them significantly lower than market-rate options.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment & Flood Risk

Both HUD-assisted properties in Holdrege have been mapped for flood zone data, and neither carries a high-risk flood designation. Flood exposure for these properties appears low based on available flood mapping.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 87/100(2 of 7 scored)
90+ (1)70–89 (1)No score (5)

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