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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Casper

Casper, WY has 27 affordable and income-based rental properties with 1,608 total units across the city. With a median market rent of $1,009 per month (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024), income-restricted housing can offer meaningful savings for eligible renters. Of the 10 properties with inspection scores on file, 8 rated excellent and 2 rated good.

27
Properties
1,608
Total units
94/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,009/mo

Affordability in Casper

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Casper is $1,009 and the median household income is $70,218 per year. About 30% of Casper residents rent their homes, and the 10 HUD-assisted properties tracked on Lease Lantern offer 566 income-restricted units as an alternative to the open market.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
302 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Casper Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 302 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 57 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Casper

According to Walk Score, the areas around assisted properties in Casper score 57 out of 100 (Somewhat Walkable) and a Bike Score of 46 out of 100. No Transit Score is available for this area. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties specifically, not the city as a whole.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
26 schools · 2 districts

Schools

Casper is served by 26 public schools across 2 districts -- including 18 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools -- according to the NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should look up the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$70,218 median income

Cost of Living in Casper

The median household income in Casper is $70,218 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. About 30% of residents rent their homes, according to the same source.

The median market rent in Casper is $1,009 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. Income-based and HUD-assisted housing can offer significantly lower costs for eligible renters.

  • Median household income: $70,218/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median market rent: $1,009/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Share of renter households: 30% (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Affordable units listed on Lease Lantern: 566 across 10 properties
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

Of the 10 HUD-assisted properties mapped for flood risk in Casper, only 1 falls in a high-risk flood zone. The large majority of affordable housing in the city carries minimal flood exposure based on available flood mapping data.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 94/100(10 of 27 scored)
90+ (8)70–89 (2)No score (17)

27 properties on the map

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Casper Affordable Housing: What Renters Should Know

Casper is Wyoming's second-largest city, sitting along the North Platte River and serving as a regional hub for energy, healthcare, and retail. About 30 percent of households here rent, according to Census ACS 5-Year data, and the citywide median rent is $1,009 per month -- context that helps illustrate the value affordable housing programs can offer local residents.

Affordable Housing Supply

Lease Lantern tracks 10 HUD-assisted or income-based properties in Casper, covering 566 total units. All 10 properties carry inspection scores, and 8 of the 10 fall in the excellent range -- a strong showing for the local assisted housing stock.

Flood Risk

Of the 10 mapped properties, 1 carries a high flood-risk designation. Renters considering that property should review its specific location on FEMA flood maps before applying.

Getting Around

Casper scores 57 (Somewhat Walkable) and 46 for bikeability according to Walk Score. Most daily errands are likely to require a car, so households without a vehicle may want to confirm transit access for any specific property they are considering.

Schools

The city is served by 2 school districts operating 26 public schools -- including 18 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Public Safety

The Casper Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 302 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Income and Affordability Context

The citywide median household income is $70,218 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024). Income-based housing programs set rents as a share of a household's own income, so assisted units here can cost significantly less than the $1,009 citywide median rent.

Eligibility & how to apply

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

Helpful guides

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