Echo Ridge Public Housing Newton, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Echo Ridge is a Public Housing community in Newton, MA with 36 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $405/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 47 months.
36
total units
94%
occupancy
$405
avg resident rent
47 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 74 Thurston Rd, Newton, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $16,944/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,978/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Echo Ridge
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 74 Thurston Rd, Newton; 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 (~$405/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Newton
- Arborpoint at Woodland Station LIHTCPB Section 8
- Evans Park at Newton Corner LIHTC
- Cabot Park Village LIHTC
- Golda Meir House I PB Section 8
- Coleman House I PB Section 8
- 14 - Golda Meir House §202 Senior
- Haywood House LIHTCPB Section 8
- Campus House - Jche 15 §202 Senior
- Hamilton Grove Apts / Newton H.a. PB Section 8
- John W. Weeks House PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Needham Ha Public Housing | Needham | 1.4 km |
| Golda Meier LIHTCPB Section 8 | Newon | 2 km |
| Golda Meier LIHTCPB Section 8 | Newon | 2 km |
| Golda Expansion §202 Senior | Auburndale | 2 km |
| Coyne Road §811 | Newton | 2.2 km |
| Webster Street §811 | Needham | 2.4 km |
| Greendale Residence §811 | Needham | 2.4 km |
| Marked Tree Road §811 | Needham | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Newton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Echo Ridge 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 Echo Ridge?
Residents report average rents near $405/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 Echo Ridge?
Contact the management office at 74 Thurston Rd in Newton. 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.