Howard C Kinder Park Public Housing Media, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Howard C Kinder Park is a Public Housing community in Media, PA with 66 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $397/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 29 months.
66
total units
97%
occupancy
$397
avg resident rent
29 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 815 Forrest Ave, Media, PA 19063 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,623/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,185/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 92% |
How to apply at Howard C Kinder Park
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 815 Forrest Ave, Media; 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 (~$397/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Media
- Wallingford Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kinder Park PB Section 8 | Woodlyn | 4.7 km |
| Kinder Park Iii (phase 3) Public Housing | Woodlyn | 4.7 km |
| Kinder Park Ii Public Housing | Woodlyn | 4.7 km |
| Kinder Park Iv-a Public Housing | Woodlyn | 4.7 km |
| Kinder Park Iv-b Public Housing | Woodlyn | 4.7 km |
| Cliff House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chester | 5.1 km |
| 226 E 22nd St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chester | 5.1 km |
| Kinder Park Redevelopment Phase I Public Housing | Woodlyn | 5.6 km |
← All subsidized housing in Media
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Howard C Kinder Park 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 Howard C Kinder Park?
Residents report average rents near $397/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 Howard C Kinder Park?
Contact the management office at 815 Forrest Ave in Media. 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.