Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Oak Creek

Affordability

The median gross rent in Oak Creek is $1,452 per month and the median household income is $96,555 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). About 43% of Oak Creek residents rent their homes, meaning income-based and HUD-assisted housing serves a meaningful share of the local population.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Oak Creek Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 149 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.

Getting Around Oak Creek

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Oak Creek scores 15 out of 100 (Car-Dependent) for walkability, 13 out of 100 (Minimal Transit) for transit, and 44 out of 100 for bikeability. Most errands and commutes will require a car.

Schools

Oak Creek is served by 11 public schools across 1 district -- including 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high school -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a housing decision.

Cost of Living in Oak Creek

The median household income in Oak Creek is $96,555 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median market rent is $1,452 per month, which can be a stretch for renters earning well below the local median.

Income-based housing in Oak Creek -- including HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties -- is designed to keep rent affordable relative to what you earn, typically capping costs at 30% of your household income. With 400 income-restricted units across 5 properties in the city, options exist but availability may be limited.

• Median household income: $96,555/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,452/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 43% of occupied units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environment & Flood Risk

All 5 assisted properties in Oak Creek have been mapped for flood zone status, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure for HUD-assisted housing here is low based on available data.