Essex House Public Housing Middletown, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Essex House is a Public Housing community in Middletown, PA with 90 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $309/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 47 months.
90
total units
100%
occupancy
$309
avg resident rent
47 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 320 Market St, Middletown, PA 17057 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,133/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,186/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 98% |
How to apply at Essex House
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 320 Market St, Middletown; 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 (~$309/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Middletown
- Middletown Interfaith Apartments PB Section 8
- Springwood Glen at Georgetown Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Wilson Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Genesis Court Public Housing
- Springwood Glen Apts 811 §811 PRA
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highspire School Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Highspire | 4.8 km |
| Highspire School Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Highspire | 4.8 km |
| Waterford at Summit View LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hummelstown | 7.8 km |
| Griffith House Public Housing | Steelton | 8.1 km |
| Cole Crest Public Housing | Steelton | 8.3 km |
| Hummelstown Manor PB Section 8 | Hummelstown | 8.5 km |
| Eastridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 8.8 km |
| Hoy Towers Public Housing | Steelton | 8.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Middletown
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Essex House 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 Essex House?
Residents report average rents near $309/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 Essex House?
Contact the management office at 320 Market St in Middletown. 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.