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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Greensburg

Greensburg, PA has 14 affordable and income-based rental properties offering 1,191 units across the city. All 7 properties with inspection records earned excellent scores, signaling well-maintained housing stock. With a median market rent of $839 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), income-based options here can offer meaningful savings for eligible renters.

14
Properties
1,191
Total units
97/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$839/mo

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Greensburg is $839 per month, the median household income is $64,914, and renters make up 45% of occupied households. These figures provide useful context when comparing the cost of HUD-assisted and income-based units available in the city.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
269 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Greensburg Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 269 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and jurisdiction definitions.

None of the 7 HUD-assisted properties in Greensburg are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone, based on available flood map data.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 90 · Walker's Paradise

Getting Around Greensburg

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Greensburg earns a Walk Score of 90 (Walker's Paradise) and a Bike Score of 44. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
11 schools · 3 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 11 schools across 3 districts serve Greensburg, including 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$64,914 median income

Cost of Living in Greensburg, PA

The median household income in Greensburg is $64,914 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median gross rent is $839 per month, also according to Census ACS 5-Year data.

About 45% of Greensburg residents rent their homes, according to Census ACS 5-Year data, reflecting a substantial renter community in the city.

Income-based and HUD-assisted housing can help renters whose costs exceed what their budget allows. Greensburg has 7 affordable housing properties with 860 total units across the city.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environmental Exposure

All 7 HUD-assisted properties in Greensburg have flood zone data on file, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure across this portfolio is effectively zero based on available mapping data.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 97/100(7 of 14 scored)
90+ (7)No score (7)

14 properties on the map

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Greensburg Affordable Housing: What Renters Should Know

Greensburg, PA is a compact western Pennsylvania city with a notable share of income-based rental options. Here is a snapshot of what the data shows for renters considering this area.

The Affordable Housing Stock

Lease Lantern tracks 7 HUD-assisted or income-based properties in Greensburg, covering 860 total units. All 7 scored properties earned an Excellent HUD inspection rating, and none of the 7 mapped properties fall in a high-risk flood zone.

Rents and Income Context

The citywide median rent is $839 per month and the median household income is $64,914 annually, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024). About 45 percent of Greensburg households rent their homes (Census ACS 5-Year, as of 2024), reflecting a strong renter presence in the local market.

Getting Around

Greensburg earns a Walk Score of 90 (Walker's Paradise) and a Bike Score of 44, according to Walk Score. Day-to-day errands are highly walkable, though biking infrastructure is more limited.

Safety

The Greensburg Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 251 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Schools Nearby

NCES Common Core of Data identifies 11 public schools across 3 districts serving this area, including 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.

Eligibility & how to apply

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

Helpful guides

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