Carlson Commons Public Housing Rochester, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Carlson Commons is a Public Housing community in Rochester, NY with 35 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $475/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 98 months.
35
total units
94%
occupancy
$475
avg resident rent
98 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 45 Coretta Scott Xing, Rochester, NY 14608 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,287/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,470/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 63% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 84% |
How to apply at Carlson Commons
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 45 Coretta Scott Xing, Rochester; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$475/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Carlson Commons have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Carlson Commons?
Residents report average rents near $475/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Carlson Commons?
Contact the management office at 45 Coretta Scott Xing in Rochester. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.