Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Winnemucca

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Winnemucca is $965 per month, the median household income is $81,824 per year, and renters make up 39% of occupied households. With 54 income-restricted units across 2 HUD-assisted properties in the city, affordable housing options are limited relative to the renter population.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Winnemucca Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 706 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Winnemucca

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Winnemucca has a Walk Score of 42 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 38. No Transit Score is available, reflecting the limited public transit options typical of smaller Nevada cities. Most errands and commutes will require a personal vehicle.

Schools

Winnemucca is served by 7 public schools across 1 district -- including 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools -- according to the NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school, so renters should check which schools are assigned to a specific address before applying.

Cost of Renting in Winnemucca

The median household income in Winnemucca is $81,824 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The citywide median rent is $965 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

Affordable and income-based housing can offer significantly lower rents for qualifying households. Winnemucca has 2 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties covering 54 units in the city.

• Median household income: $81,824/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $965/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 39% of occupied units (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-restricted properties in Winnemucca: 2 properties, 54 total units

Environment & Flood Risk

Both affordable housing properties in Winnemucca have been mapped by FEMA flood zone data, but neither carries a high-risk flood designation. Flood exposure for these properties appears low based on available mapping.