Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Elko

Affordability in Elko, NV

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Elko is $1,267 and the median household income is $79,036 annually, with renters making up 37% of occupied households. Affordable and income-based housing options can help renters who qualify access below-market rents in this city.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Elko Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 398 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and local definitions.

Getting Around Elko

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Elko has a Walk Score of 32 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 47. No Transit Score is available, reflecting the limited public transit options typical of smaller Nevada cities. Most errands and commutes will require a car.

Schools

Elko is served by 12 public schools across 3 districts -- including 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

Cost of Renting in Elko, NV

The median gross rent in Elko is $1,267 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (as of 2024). The median household income is $79,036 per year, according to the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing can significantly reduce what you pay out of pocket. Rents at HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties in Elko are typically set as a percentage of your household income rather than at market rate.

• Median market rent: $1,267/month (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024)
• Median household income: $79,036/year (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024)
• Share of renters: 37% of Elko households rent their home (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024)
• Income-restricted units available: 51 units across 2 HUD-assisted properties in Elko

Flood and Environmental Exposure

Both HUD-assisted properties in Elko have been mapped for flood zone data, and neither falls in a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure is not a notable concern for affordable housing in this city based on available data.