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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Superior

Affordable Housing in Superior, WI

Superior has 23 income-based rental properties offering 1,317 units across programs including Section 8 and other HUD-assisted housing. With a median market rent of $1,270 per month according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimates, income-based options can provide meaningful relief for cost-burdened renters. Of the 12 properties with inspection scores on file, 9 rated excellent.

23
Properties
1,317
Total units
87/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,270/mo

Affordability in Superior, WI

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Superior is $1,270 per month, and the median household income is $70,694 per year. About 32% of residents rent their homes, meaning affordable rental options play an important role in the local housing market.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
224 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to the Superior Police Department's FBI Crime Data Explorer data for 2024, Superior had a violent crime rate of 224 per 100,000 residents. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

All 13 HUD-assisted properties in Superior have been mapped for flood risk, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone according to flood mapping data.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 31 · Car-Dependent

Getting Around Superior

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Superior scores 31 (Car-Dependent) for walkability, 25 (Some Transit) for transit, and 45 for bikeability. A personal vehicle will be helpful for most daily trips, though some bus service is available.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
9 schools · 1 districts

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 9 public schools serve Superior across 1 district, including 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high school, and 1 other. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$70,694 median income

Cost of Living

The median household income in Superior is $70,694 and the median gross rent is $1,270 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Affordable and income-based housing in the city can significantly reduce that rent burden for eligible households.

Lease Lantern tracks 13 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 1,069 units in Superior. These properties set rents based on income limits rather than market rates, making them an important option for renters on a tight budget.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 13 HUD-assisted properties in Superior have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring finding for renters concerned about flood exposure.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 87/100(12 of 23 scored)
90+ (9)70–89 (1)60–69 (1)<60 (1)No score (11)

23 properties on the map

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About Affordable Housing in Superior, WI

Superior is a lakeside Wisconsin city with a modest but well-maintained stock of income-based rental housing. With 13 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties and 1,069 total units, renters here have a real range of options to explore.

Property Conditions

Of the 12 properties with HUD inspection scores on record, 9 rated excellent and 1 rated good, reflecting a strong overall pattern of upkeep according to HUD inspection data.

Flood Risk

All 13 mapped properties carry no high flood-risk designations, which is a reassuring baseline for renters concerned about environmental exposure.

Getting Around

Superior scores 31 (Car-Dependent) for walkability and 25 (Some Transit) for public transit, according to Walk Score. The bike score of 45 suggests moderate cycling options for shorter trips.

Rents and Income Context

The citywide median rent is $1,270 per month and the median household income is $70,694 annually, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024). About 32% of households in Superior rent their homes, per the same source.

Schools

Superior falls within 1 school district and is served by 9 public schools, including 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high school, and 1 other, 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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