Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Dallas

Affordability in Dallas, TX

Dallas is a majority-renter city, with 58% of households renting, a median household income of $70,518, and a median market rent of $1,472 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). The 4,748 income-restricted units across 40 HUD-assisted properties tracked by Lease Lantern offer an important alternative for renters who qualify.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Dallas Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 662 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and definitions.

Getting Around Dallas

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Dallas rates 38 (Car-Dependent) for walkability, 43 (Some Transit) for transit, and 51 for bikeability. Most errands and commutes will likely require a car, though some bus and rail options are available.

Schools

Dallas is served by 383 schools across 41 districts, including 215 elementary, 62 middle, and 80 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Dallas, TX

The median household income in Dallas is $70,518 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The citywide median rent is $1,472 per month, according to the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing in Dallas can significantly reduce that cost burden. Rent at HUD-assisted and income-based properties is typically calculated as a percentage of your household income rather than at market rate.

• Median household income: $70,518/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Citywide median rent: $1,472/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of residents who rent: 58% (Census ACS 5-Year)

Lease Lantern tracks 40 HUD-assisted and income-based properties with 4,748 units across Dallas. Eligibility and rent amounts vary by property and program type.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

Of the 40 HUD-assisted properties mapped for flood risk in Dallas, only 1 is located in a high-risk flood zone. That is a low share, though renters in or near that property should confirm their specific flood zone status and consider renter's insurance that covers flood damage.