Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Omaha

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), Omaha's median monthly rent is $1,187 and the median household income is $73,201 annually, with 43% of residents renting their homes. Lease Lantern tracks 1,533 income-restricted units across 33 HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties in Omaha, offering options for renters who qualify for below-market rents.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Omaha Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 359 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and jurisdiction boundaries.

Getting Around Omaha

The area around assisted properties in Omaha scores a 26 (Car-Dependent) for walkability, 28 (Some Transit) for public transit, and 32 for bikeability, according to Walk Score. Most daily errands and commutes will likely require a car.

Schools

Omaha is served by 189 schools across 14 districts, including 122 elementary, 27 middle, and 39 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Living in Omaha

The median household income in Omaha is $73,201 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median asking rent across all rental housing in the city is $1,187 per month, according to the same source.

For renters who qualify, the 33 HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties in Omaha offer 1,533 units at rents tied to your income, which can mean significant savings compared to market-rate housing.

• Median household income: $73,201/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,187/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of households that rent: 43% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-restricted units available: 1,533 across 33 properties

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 33 affordable housing properties in Omaha were mapped for flood risk. None fall within a high-risk flood zone, according to flood zone data.