High Rock Estates Public Housing Needham, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
High Rock Estates is a Public Housing community in Needham, MA with 60 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $861/month on average.
60
total units
92%
occupancy
$861
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 Fairview Rd, Needham, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $36,641/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,172/yr |
| People per unit | 2.8 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 71% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 82% |
How to apply at High Rock Estates
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 100 Fairview Rd, Needham; 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 (~$861/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Needham
- Needham Ha Public Housing
- Nehoiden Glen PB Section 8
- Pri Nehoiden Glen Llc LIHTC
- Webster Street §811
- Crarc, Inc. §811
- West Street Corporation §811
- Greendale Residence §811
- Marked Tree Road §811
- Webster Street Residences §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Grove PB Section 8 | Wellesley | 4 km |
| Pri Glen Grove Llc LIHTC | Wellesley | 4 km |
| Coleman House I PB Section 8 | Newton | 5.4 km |
| Campus House - Jche 15 §202 Senior | Newton | 5.4 km |
| Cross Street §811 | Wellesley | 5.4 km |
| Marshall Road Inc §811 | Wellesley | 6 km |
← All subsidized housing in Needham
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does High Rock Estates 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 High Rock Estates?
Residents report average rents near $861/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 High Rock Estates?
Contact the management office at 100 Fairview Rd in Needham. 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.