Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Easley

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Easley is $947 per month, the median household income is $66,299 per year, and renters make up 31% of occupied households. Easley has 4 income-restricted properties offering a combined 178 affordable units for renters who qualify.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Easley Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 235 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and jurisdiction boundaries.

All 4 HUD-assisted properties in Easley with available flood data show no high-risk flood designations.

Getting Around Easley

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Easley has a Walk Score of 35 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 32. No Transit Score is available for this area. Residents will most likely need a personal vehicle for daily errands and commuting.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 12 public schools across 3 districts serve Easley, including 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high school. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Easley, SC

The median household income in Easley is $66,299 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median market rent is $947 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

Affordable and income-based housing in Easley can help renters whose incomes fall below area limits. Lease Lantern tracks 4 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties in the city, covering 178 units in total.

• Median household income: $66,299/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $947/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of households that rent: 31% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-restricted properties tracked: 4 (178 units)

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 4 assisted properties in Easley have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a low level of flood exposure for renters in this city.