Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Cuyahoga Falls

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Cuyahoga Falls is $1,038, the median household income is $72,705 per year, and 36% of residents rent their homes. Cuyahoga Falls has 10 HUD-assisted or income-based properties with 586 total units, which can offer significant savings for eligible renters.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Cuyahoga Falls Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 178 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and local definitions.

Of the 10 HUD-assisted properties in Cuyahoga Falls mapped for flood risk, none fall in a high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Cuyahoga Falls

According to Walk Score, the areas around assisted properties in Cuyahoga Falls average a Walk Score of 54 (Somewhat Walkable) and a Bike Score of 38. No Transit Score is available for this area. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties specifically, not the city as a whole.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 9 public schools across 2 districts serve Cuyahoga Falls, including 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address.

Cost of Renting in Cuyahoga Falls

The median household income in Cuyahoga Falls is $72,705 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median market rent in the city is $1,038 per month, according to the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing in Cuyahoga Falls can offer significantly lower monthly costs for eligible renters. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are typically tied to a percentage of your income or capped based on Area Median Income (AMI) limits, rather than the open market rate.

• Median household income: $72,705/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,038/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of renter households: 36% (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environmental Exposure

All 10 assisted properties in Cuyahoga Falls have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, suggesting low flood exposure across the city's affordable housing stock.