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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Green Bay

Green Bay has 28 affordable and income-based rental properties offering 1,813 units across the city. With a median market rent of $932 per month (Census ACS 5-Year) and 42 percent of residents renting, income-based housing plays an important role here. Of the properties with available inspection data, most scored in the good-to-excellent range, reflecting generally well-maintained options for renters.

28
Properties
1,813
Total units
85/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$932/mo

Affordability in Green Bay

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Green Bay is $932 per month, and the median household income is $66,206 per year. About 42% of Green Bay residents rent their homes, reflecting a substantial renter population that income-based housing programs help serve.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
502 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Green Bay Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 502 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and local definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 88 · Very Walkable

Getting Around Green Bay

The assisted properties in Green Bay score well for walkability and biking, with public transit available at a more limited level, according to Walk Score. Scores reflect the area around the assisted properties.

  • Walk Score: 88 - Very Walkable
  • Transit Score: 35 - Some Transit
  • Bike Score: 94
Walk Score
🎓 Schools
60 schools · 6 districts

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 60 public schools across 6 districts serve Green Bay, including 38 elementary, 7 middle, 12 high schools, and 3 others. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$66,206 median income

Cost of Living in Green Bay, WI

The median household income in Green Bay is $66,206 and the median gross rent is $932 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. About 42% of Green Bay households rent their homes.

Affordable and income-based housing in Green Bay is spread across 9 properties totaling 824 units. These HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties offer rents tied to income limits rather than the open market, which can mean significant savings for eligible renters.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment and Flood Risk

All 9 affordable properties in Green Bay have been mapped for flood risk. Of those, 1 sits in a high-risk flood zone, while the remaining 8 carry low or minimal flood exposure according to flood mapping data.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 85/100(9 of 28 scored)
90+ (3)70–89 (5)60–69 (1)No score (19)

28 properties on the map

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Your rights & resources

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A Closer Look at Affordable Housing in Green Bay, WI

Green Bay offers a notable mix of HUD-assisted and income-based rental options, with 9 properties and 824 total units tracked on Lease Lantern. The city has a strong overall inspection performance, with 8 of 9 scored properties rated good or excellent according to HUD inspection data.

Green Bay is a renter-friendly city in practical terms. According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), 42 percent of households rent, and the median gross rent sits at $932 per month -- well below many larger metros. The median household income is $66,206, according to the same source.

Getting around without a car is a real strength here. Walk Score rates Green Bay 88 (Very Walkable) and 94 for biking, though transit is more limited at a score of 35 (Some Transit), according to Walk Score data.

On flood risk, 1 of the 9 mapped properties falls in a high-risk zone -- worth checking if you are comparing specific buildings.

Green Bay is served by 6 school districts and 60 public schools across all grade levels, according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Eligibility & how to apply

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

Helpful guides

How Section 8 Vouchers WorkWhat Is Income-Based Housing?How to Apply for Affordable HousingSection 8 vs. LIHTCUnderstanding HUD Inspection ScoresHow Affordable Housing Waitlists Work
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