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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Meadville

Meadville has 11 income-based rental properties totaling 377 units, giving renters a solid range of assisted options in this northwest Pennsylvania city. Of the 8 properties with inspection scores on record, 5 rated excellent and 3 rated good -- with none falling into fair or poor categories. With a median market rent of $855 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), income-based housing here can offer meaningful savings for eligible renters.

11
Properties
377
Total units
91/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$855/mo

Affordability in Meadville, PA

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Meadville is $855 and the median household income is $43,308 annually. About 66% of residents rent their homes, making access to affordable housing a significant local need.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
403 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Meadville Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 403 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and jurisdiction definitions.

Among the 8 HUD-assisted properties in Meadville tracked by Lease Lantern, none are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 82 · Very Walkable

Getting Around Meadville

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Meadville earns a Walk Score of 82 (Very Walkable) and a Bike Score of 46. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
7 schools · 2 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 7 schools across 2 districts serve Meadville, including 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 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
$43,308 median income

Housing Costs in Meadville, PA

The median household income in Meadville is $43,308 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median gross rent is $855 per month, according to the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing in Meadville is designed for households earning below area income limits set by HUD. Rent at these properties is typically calculated as a percentage of your household income rather than at market rate.

  • Median household income: $43,308/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median gross rent: $855/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Renter households: 66% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment

All 8 HUD-assisted properties in Meadville have been mapped for flood risk. None fall within a high-risk flood zone, which is a low level of flood exposure across the city's affordable housing inventory.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 91/100(8 of 11 scored)
90+ (5)70–89 (3)No score (3)

11 properties on the map

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A Closer Look at Meadville

Meadville is a majority-renter city in northwestern Pennsylvania, with 66 percent of households renting according to Census ACS 5-Year data, and a median rent of $855 per month. With 8 HUD-assisted and income-based properties totaling 269 units, affordable housing plays a meaningful role in the local rental market.

Eligibility & how to apply

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

Helpful guides

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