Walnut Ridge Public Housing Ellwood City, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Walnut Ridge is a Public Housing community in Ellwood City, PA with 143 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $314/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 7 months.
143
total units
96%
occupancy
$314
avg resident rent
7 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 630 Crescent Ave, Ellwood City, PA 16117 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,960/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,969/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 45% |
How to apply at Walnut 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 630 Crescent Ave, Ellwood City; 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 (~$314/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Ellwood City
- Dennis Schill Manor Aka Rj Schill M PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Koppel Elderly Housing Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | Koppel | 3.4 km |
| Koppel Elderly Housing Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | Koppel | 3.4 km |
| Koppel Terrace 811 §811 PRA | Koppel | 4 km |
| Koppel Terrace 811 §811 PRA | Koppel | 4 km |
| Wampum Park Housing for the Elderly §202 Senior | Wampum | 6.7 km |
| Wampum Park Housing for the Elderly §202 Senior | Wampum | 6.7 km |
| Colonial Oaks Apartments PB Section 8 | Beaver Falls | 10.8 km |
| Westview Terrace PB Section 8 | New Castle | 12.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Ellwood City
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Walnut 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 Walnut Ridge?
Residents report average rents near $314/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 Walnut Ridge?
Contact the management office at 630 Crescent Ave in Ellwood City. 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.