Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Grants

Affordability in Grants, NM

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Grants is $783 and the median household income is $47,183 annually, with renters making up 40% of occupied housing units. Grants has 4 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 185 units, offering an important source of below-market housing for income-qualifying renters in the area.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Grants Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 424 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

All 4 HUD-assisted properties in Grants were mapped for flood risk, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Grants

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Grants scores 24 out of 100 (Car-Dependent), with a Bike Score of 38 out of 100. No Transit Score is available. Most errands and trips will require a personal vehicle.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 7 schools across 2 districts serve Grants, including 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Living in Grants, NM

The median household income in Grants is $47,183 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. The median monthly rent across all rental housing in the city is $783, per the same source.

Income-based and HUD-assisted housing in Grants can offer significant savings for households that qualify, with rents tied to a percentage of household income rather than market rates.

• Median household income: $47,183/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $783/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 40% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 4 assisted properties in Grants have been mapped for flood zone status, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure appears low across the city's affordable housing stock.