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Medford Housing Authority

121 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA, 02155 · ~1,691 units under management

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Who this agency serves

Medford Housing Authority served 1,520 households across 1,691 units (90% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.0 people, an average annual income of $29,640, and pays an average of $754 per month toward rent.

Households served
1,520 of 1,691 units
Avg. household income
$29,640
Avg. rent paid by household
$754
Avg. household size
2.0 people
Households with children
31%
Head of household 62+
41%
Head of household with a disability
33%
Avg. wait to move in
24 months

Unit mix: 44% 1-bedroom, 31% 2-bedroom, 24% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 3 developments with an average score of 95 (High Performer).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
SALTONSTALL SR CIT CENMedford100 High PerformerNSPIREOct 2024
Weldon ManorMedford98 High PerformerNSPIREJul 2025
LaPrise VillageMedford87 StandardNSPIREOct 2024

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Medford Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

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