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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in La Grande

La Grande, OR has 8 affordable and income-based rental properties with 311 total units across the city. Of the 6 properties with inspection scores on record, 4 rated excellent and 2 rated good, suggesting well-maintained options for renters. With a median market rent of $968 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), income-based housing here can offer meaningful savings for eligible households.

8
Properties
311
Total units
92/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$968/mo

Affordability in La Grande, OR

The median gross rent in La Grande is $968 per month, against a median household income of $58,427 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). Nearly half of all households -- 49% -- are renters, meaning demand for affordable units is significant in this community.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
255 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the La Grande Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 255 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and local definitions.

None of the 6 HUD-assisted properties in La Grande are mapped in a high-risk flood zone, according to flood map data.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 74 · Very Walkable

Getting Around La Grande

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in La Grande scores 74 (Very Walkable) for walkability and 65 for bikeability. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
5 schools · 2 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 5 public schools across 2 districts serve La Grande, including 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$58,427 median income

Cost of Living in La Grande, OR

The median household income in La Grande is $58,427 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median monthly rent across all rentals in the city is $968, per the same source.

Income-based and HUD-assisted housing can help renters whose costs would otherwise strain a limited budget. La Grande has 6 affordable rental properties covering 223 units, giving income-qualified renters several options within the city.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environmental Exposure

None of the 6 HUD-assisted properties in La Grande are mapped in a flood zone, and none carry a high-risk flood designation. Flood exposure is not a notable concern for affordable housing renters in this city.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 92/100(6 of 8 scored)
90+ (4)70–89 (2)No score (2)

8 properties on the map

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About Affordable Housing in La Grande, OR

La Grande is a small eastern Oregon city where nearly half of all residents rent their homes, according to Census ACS 5-Year data, and a handful of HUD-assisted and income-based properties serve that community. With 6 affordable properties and 223 total units tracked on Lease Lantern, renters have a focused set of options to explore in this high-desert college town.

Property Conditions

HUD inspection scores are available for all 6 properties in La Grande. Four earned an excellent rating and two scored good, with no properties rated fair or poor -- a strong overall picture for renters concerned about building quality.

Flood Risk

None of the 6 tracked properties in La Grande are mapped in a high-risk flood zone, according to available flood data.

Rents and Income

The citywide median rent is $968 per month and the median household income is $58,427 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024). Income-restricted housing can offer meaningful savings relative to market-rate rents in the area.

Getting Around

La Grande scores 74 (Very Walkable) and 65 for bikeability, according to Walk Score, suggesting that many daily errands and trips are manageable without a car for residents in walkable parts of the city.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, La Grande is served by 5 public schools across 2 districts, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.

Safety

The La Grande Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 255 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Eligibility & how to apply

Oregon income limits (2026)Oregon public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Oregon

Helpful guides

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