Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Evanston

Affordability in Evanston, WY

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Evanston is $805 per month, the median household income is $76,516 per year, and renters make up 29% of occupied households. Lease Lantern tracks 2 HUD-assisted or income-based properties totaling 56 units in the city.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Evanston Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 372 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates vary in how they are calculated and reported, and are not directly comparable across cities.

Getting Around Evanston

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Evanston scores 15 out of 100, described as Car-Dependent, meaning most errands require a car. The Bike Score is 18 out of 100, indicating limited cycling infrastructure.

No Transit Score is available, which is typical for smaller Wyoming cities without fixed-route public transit. Residents should plan on personal transportation for most daily trips.

Schools

Evanston is served by 8 schools across 1 district, including 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address.

Cost of Living

The median household income in Evanston is $76,516 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median rent across all rental housing in the city is $805 per month, per the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing in Evanston spans 56 units across 2 properties. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are restricted based on local income limits, which can make them significantly lower than market-rate options.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

Both affordable housing properties in Evanston have been mapped for flood risk. Neither is located in a high-risk flood zone, according to HUD-assisted property flood data.