E R Crawford Village Public Housing Mckeesport, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
E R Crawford Village is a Public Housing community in Mckeesport, PA with 426 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $298/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 9 months.
426
total units
96%
occupancy
$298
avg resident rent
9 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 Pirl St, Mckeesport, PA 15132 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,334/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,315/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 41% |
How to apply at E R Crawford Village
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 501 Pirl St, Mckeesport; 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 (~$298/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Mckeesport
- R B Harrison Village Public Housing
- Mckeesport Towers Public Housing
- Midtown Plaza PB Section 8
- Hi View Gardens PB Section 8
- Mckeesport Downtown Hsg LIHTCPB Section 8
- Yester Square LIHTCPB Section 8
- Yester Square Phase Ii - Mixed Finance Public Housing
- Versailles-archer Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Versailles-archer Mckeesport Elder PB Section 8
- Grandview Apartments §202 Senior
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fifth Avenue Commons §202 Senior | Mckeesport | 0.8 km |
| White Street Apartments §811 | Mckeesport | 0.8 km |
| Heritage Park PB Section 8 | White Oak | 1.7 km |
| Grant Towers Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Duquesne | 2.4 km |
| Truman Towers Public Housing | Duquesne | 2.4 km |
| Grant Towers Apartments 236 PB Section 8 | Duquesne | 2.4 km |
| Rolling Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | North Versailles | 3.3 km |
| West Mifflin Manor Public Housing | West Mifflin | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Mckeesport
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does E R Crawford Village 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 E R Crawford Village?
Residents report average rents near $298/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 E R Crawford Village?
Contact the management office at 501 Pirl St in Mckeesport. 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.