Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Cheney

Affordability in Cheney, WA

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Cheney is $1,156 and the median household income is $54,503 annually. With 65% of residents renting, affordable housing options play an important role in the local market.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer data reported by the Cheney Police Department, Cheney had a violent crime rate of 355 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

All 5 HUD-assisted properties in Cheney have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Cheney

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Cheney has a Walk Score of 41 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 73. No Transit Score is available. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted housing locations specifically.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 10 schools across 1 district serve Cheney, including 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high schools. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Cheney, WA

The median household income in Cheney is $54,503 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median asking rent across all rentals in the city is $1,156 per month, according to the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing can help renters whose costs would otherwise strain a tight budget. Cheney has 5 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties covering 205 units, giving renters options with rents tied to income limits rather than market rates.

• Median household income: $54,503/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,156/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of households who rent: 65% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-restricted units in Cheney: 205 across 5 properties

Environmental Exposure

Flood risk is low for HUD-assisted properties in Cheney. All 5 mapped properties fall outside high-risk flood zones, with zero units identified as high-risk according to flood mapping data.