Affordable & Income-Based Housing in North Platte

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in North Platte is $921 per month and the median household income is $58,097 per year. About 41% of residents rent their homes, meaning affordable and income-based housing options here serve a sizeable share of the community.

Safety

According to the North Platte Police Department's FBI-reported data, North Platte had a violent crime rate of 148 per 100,000 residents in 2024 (FBI Crime Data Explorer). Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in how incidents are reported and defined.

Of the 6 HUD-assisted properties in North Platte, none are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around North Platte

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in North Platte scores 73 (Very Walkable), meaning most errands can be accomplished on foot. The same source rates bikeability at 53 out of 100. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Schools

North Platte is served by 12 public schools across 1 district -- including 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high school, and 1 other campus -- according to the NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a decision.

Cost of Living

The median household income in North Platte is $58,097 and the median gross rent is $921 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Affordable and income-based housing programs can help renters whose costs exceed what that income comfortably supports.

• Median household income: $58,097 per year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median gross rent: $921 per month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 41% of all occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environment

All 6 affordable housing properties in North Platte have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall in a high-risk flood zone.