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Massachusetts
State in United States
Massachusetts has a land area of 7,798.9 square miles and a water area of 2,752.4 square miles. It is the 45th largest state by area. Massachusetts is bordered by Vermont, New York, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.
Population and People
Total Population
6,984,723
Data from Census BureauAverage Age
39.9 YearData from Census BureauSenior Population (65 years and older)
1,216,447Data from Census BureauVeterans
4.2%Data from Census Bureau
Income and Poverty
Median Household Income
$129,615Data from Census BureauPoverty
15.9%Data from Census Bureau
Employment and Labor Force
Total Eligible Employment Population
5,784,754Data from Census BureauUnemployed
4.4%Data from Census Bureau
Housing
Housing Units
2,759,018Data from Census BureauMedian Gross Rent (in dollars)
$1,487Data from Census BureauGross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income
51.5%Data from Census BureauGross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income
48.5%Data from Census BureauMedian Home Price (in dollars)
$480,600Data from Census BureauRenter Rate
1,016,582Data from Census BureauHomeownership Rate
1,742,436Data from Census Bureau
Health
Disabled
11.7%Data from Census Bureau
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is on its mission to provide decent and affordable housing to Americans with low-income. Within the United States there are 10 different geographical regions that HUD has been divided into. Depending on where your state is located you would be zoned to one of these Regional Offices. To find your Regional office: Affordable Housing411 Regional Office Page.
Within these Regional Offices zones there are 54 different Field Offices. Again, depending on your location you will be zoned to a particular Field Office. To Find Your Field Office visit: Affordable Housing411 Field Offices Page.
Lastly locally there are almost 4,000 Local Housing Authorities Offices. To find your local office visit: Affordable Housing411 Public Housing Authority Page
Each State or area can have different income limits and eligibility requirements. We recommend you contact your local housing authority for specific income guidelines.
The State of Massachusetts is located in Boston Regional Office. Within Massachusetts there are . Throughout Massachusetts there are 130 Public Housing Authority Offices.
We at Affordable Housing 411, have gathered all the contact information for all of HUD’s Offices. We want to be an advocate for those in need of affordable housing.
CONTACT HUD: MASSACHUSETTS
For general questions about HUD or its programs, contact our Boston Regional Office.
For questions about FHA loans or programs, contact our FHA Resource Center:
- Find the answer online
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) CALL-FHA (800-225-5342)
- TTY:Â Dial 7-1-1
For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing Information Resource Center:
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) 955-2232
- TTY: Dial 7-1-1
REGIONAL OFFICE HUD: MASSACHUSETTS
TANF OFFICE HUD: MASSACHUSETTS
LIHEAP OFFICE HUD: MASSACHUSETTS
LIHWAP OFFICE HUD: MASSACHUSETTS
Wakefield Housing Authority
26 Crescent St Wakefield, ma 01880
Public Housing Authority
Lawrence Housing Authority
353 Elm St Lawrence, ma 01841
Public Housing Authority
Billerica Housing Authority
16 River St Billerica, ma 01821
Public Housing Authority
Dennis Housing Authority
167 Center St South Dennis, ma 02660
Public Housing Authority
Yarmouth Housing Authority
Long Pond Plz South Yarmouth, ma 02664
Public Housing Authority
Hudson Housing Authority
8 Brigham Cir Hudson, MA 01749
Public Housing Authority
Marlborough C.D.A. - Housing Division
255 Main St Rm 212 Marlborough, MA 01752
Public Housing Authority
Maynard Housing Authority
15 Powder Mill Cir Maynard, ma 01754
Public Housing Authority
Milford Housing Authority
45 Birmingham Ct Milford, ma 01757
Public Housing Authority
Natick Housing Authority
4 Cottage St Natick, ma 01760
Public Housing Authority
Wayland Housing Authority
106 Main St Wayland, ma 01778
Public Housing Authority
Woburn Housing Authority
59 Campbell St Woburn, ma 01801
Public Housing Authority
Burlington Housing Authority
15 Birchcrest St Burlington, MA 01803
Public Housing Authority
Andover Housing Authority
100 Morton St Andover, ma 01810
Public Housing Authority
Groveland Housing Authority
10 River Pines Dr Groveland, ma 01834
Public Housing Authority
Framingham Housing Authority
1 John J Brady Dr Framingham, ma 01702
Public Housing Authority
Acton Housing Authority
68 Windsor Ave Acton, ma 01720
Public Housing Authority
Concord Housing Authority
34 Everett St Concord, MA 01742
Public Housing Authority
Holliston Housing Authority
492 Washington St Holliston, ma 01746
Public Housing Authority
Chelmsford Housing Authority
10 Wilson St Chelmsford, ma 01824
Public Housing Authority
American Training by Chelmsford Housing
10 Wilson St Chelmsford, ma 01824
Public Housing Authority
Dracut Housing Authority
971 Mammoth Rd Dracut, ma 01826
Public Housing Authority
Haverhill Housing Authority
25 Washington Sq Ste C Haverhill, ma 01830
Public Housing Authority
North Attleborough Housing Authority
20 S Washington St North Attleboro, ma 02760
Public Housing Authority
New Bedford Housing Authority
128 Union St New Bedford, ma 02740
Public Housing Authority
Swansea Housing Authority
100 Gardners Neck Rd Swansea, ma 02777
Public Housing Authority
Taunton Housing Authority
30 Olney St Ste B Taunton, ma 02780
Public Housing Authority
Dartmouth Housing Authority
2 Anderson Way Dartmouth, ma 02747
Public Housing Authority
Methuen Housing Authority
25 Jade St Methuen, ma 01844
Public Housing Authority
Attleboro Housing Authority
80 South Ave Attleboro, ma 02703
Public Housing Authority
Fall River Housing Authority
85 Morgan St Fall River, ma 02721
Public Housing Authority
Greenfield Housing Authority
1 Elm Ter Greenfield, ma 01301
Public Housing Authority
North Andover Housing Authority
1 Morkeski Mdws North Andover, ma 01845
Public Housing Authority
Community TeamWork, Inc.
155 Merrimack St Lowell, MA 01852
Public Housing Authority
Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority
1 Fenn St Ste 4 Pittsfield, MA 01201
Public Housing Authority
Pittsfield Housing Authority
65 Columbus Ave Pittsfield, ma 01201
Public Housing Authority
Adams Housing Authority
4 Columbia St Adams, ma 01220
Public Housing Authority
North Adams Housing Authority
150 Ashland St North Adams, ma 01247
Public Housing Authority
Stockbridge Housing Authority
5 Pine St Stockbridge, ma 01262
Public Housing Authority
Williamstown Housing Authority
35 Adams Rd Williamstown, ma 01267
Public Housing Authority
The Bridge of Central Massachusetts
4 Mann St Worcester, MA 01602
Public Housing Authority
Worcester Housing Authority
630A Plantation St Worcester, ma 01605
Public Housing Authority
Medford Housing Authority
121 Riverside Ave Medford, ma 02155
Public Housing Authority
North Reading Housing Authority
1 Peabody Ct North Reading, ma 01864
Public Housing Authority
Reading Housing Authority
22 Frank Tanner Dr Reading, MA 01867
Public Housing Authority
Tewksbury Housing Authority
Tewksbury, ma 01876
Public Housing Authority
Lowell Housing Authority
350 Moody St Lowell, MA 01854
Public Housing Authority
Millis Housing Authority
310 Exchange St Millis, ma 02054
Public Housing Authority
Norwood Housing Authority
40 William Shyne Cir Norwood, ma 02062
Public Housing Authority
Scituate Housing Authority
791 Country Way Scituate, ma 02066
Public Housing Authority
Athol Housing Authority
21 Morton Mdws Athol, MA 01331
Public Housing Authority
Franklin County Regional Housing Authority
241 Millers Falls Rd Turners Falls, MA 01376
Public Housing Authority
Winchendon Housing Authority
108 Ipswich Dr Winchendon, ma 01475
Public Housing Authority
Salem Housing Authority
27 Charter St Salem, MA 01970
Public Housing Authority
Dedham Housing Authority
163 Dedham Blvd Dedham, ma 02026
Public Housing Authority
Hingham Housing Authority
30 Thaxter St Hingham, ma 02043
Public Housing Authority
Mansfield Housing Authority
22 Bicentennial Ct Mansfield, ma 02048
Public Housing Authority
Medway Housing Authority
600 Mahan Cir Medway, ma 02053
Public Housing Authority
Springfield Housing Authority
60 Congress St Springfield, MA 01104
Public Housing Authority
Rockport Housing Authority
13 Millbrook Park Rockport, ma 01966
Public Housing Authority
Fitchburg Housing Authority
50 Day St Fitchburg, ma 01420
Public Housing Authority
Gardner Housing Authority
116 Church St Gardner, ma 01440
Public Housing Authority
Leominster Housing Authority
100 Main St Leominster, ma 01453
Public Housing Authority
Shrewsbury Housing Authority
36 N Quinsigamond Ave Shrewsbury, ma 01545
Public Housing Authority
Southbridge Housing Authority
60 Charlton St Southbridge, ma 01550
Public Housing Authority
Amesbury Housing Authority
180 Main St Ofc Amesbury, ma 01913
Public Housing Authority
Barnstable Housing Authority
500 Old Colony Rd Hyannis, ma 02601
Public Housing Authority
West Springfield Housing Authority
37 Oxford Pl West Springfield, ma 01089
Public Housing Authority
Somerville Housing Authority
30 Memorial Rd Somerville, MA 02145
Public Housing Authority
Malden Housing Authority
630 Salem St Malden, MA 02148
Public Housing Authority
Everett Housing Authority
393 Ferry St Everett, MA 02149
Public Housing Authority
Chelsea Housing Authority
54 Locke St Chelsea, ma 02150
Public Housing Authority
Revere Housing Authority
70 Cooledge St Revere, ma 02151
Public Housing Authority
Holden Housing Authority
9 Flagler Dr Holden, ma 01520
Public Housing Authority
Oxford Housing Authority
23 Wheelock St Oxford, MA 01540
Public Housing Authority
Winchester Housing Authority
13 Westley St Winchester, ma 01890
Public Housing Authority
Lynn Housing Authority
10 Church St Lynn, MA 01902
Public Housing Authority
Saugus Housing Authority
19 Talbot St Saugus, ma 01906
Public Housing Authority
Clinton Housing Authority
58 Fitch Rd Clinton, MA 01510
Public Housing Authority
Hanson Housing Authority
Hanson, ma 02341
Public Housing Authority
Holbrook Housing Authority
1 Holbrook Ct Holbrook, ma 02343
Public Housing Authority
Watertown Housing Authority
55 Waverley Ave Watertown, MA 02472
Public Housing Authority
Auburn Housing Authority
200 Oxford St N Auburn, MA 01501
Public Housing Authority
Webster Housing Authority
10 Golden Hts Webster, ma 01570
Public Housing Authority
Wilmington Housing Authority
41 Deming Way Wilmington, MA 01887
Public Housing Authority
Stoughton Housing Authority
4 Capen St Stoughton, ma 02072
Public Housing Authority
Walpole Housing Authority
8 Diamond Pond Ter Walpole, ma 02081
Public Housing Authority
Boston Housing Authority
52 Chauncy St Boston, ma 02111
Public Housing Authority
Department of Housing & Community Development
100 Cambridge St Ste 300 Boston, MA 02114
Public Housing Authority
Cambridge Housing Authority
362 Green St Cambridge, MA 02139
Public Housing Authority
Weymouth Housing Authority
402 Essex St Weymouth, ma 02188
Public Housing Authority
Brockton Housing Authority
45 Goddard Rd Brockton, ma 02301
Public Housing Authority
Halifax Housing Authority
1 Parsons Ln Halifax, ma 02338
Public Housing Authority
Sandwich Housing Authority
20 Toms Way Sandwich, ma 02563
Public Housing Authority
Bourne Housing Authority
871 Shore Rd Pocasset, ma 02559
Public Housing Authority
Brookline Housing Authority
90 Longwood Ave Brookline, ma 02446
Public Housing Authority
Waltham Housing Authority
110 Pond St Waltham, ma 02451
Public Housing Authority
Newton Housing Authority
82 Lincoln St Newton Highlands, MA 02461
Public Housing Authority
Middlesex North Resources Center, Inc.
10 Dearborn Rd Peabody, ma 01960
Public Housing Authority
Arlington Housing Authority
4 Winslow St Arlington, MA 02474
Public Housing Authority
Needham Housing Authority
28 Captain Robert Cooke Dr Needham, ma 02494
Public Housing Authority
Falmouth Housing Authority
115 Scranton Ave Falmouth, MA 02540
Public Housing Authority
Abington Housing Authority
71 Shaw Ave Abington, ma 02351
Public Housing Authority
Easton Housing Authority
North Easton, MA 02356
Public Housing Authority
Pembroke Housing Authority
Pembroke, ma 02359
Public Housing Authority
Plymouth Housing Authority
130 Court St Plymouth, MA 02360
Public Housing Authority
Rockland Housing Authority
8 Studley Ct Rockland, ma 02370
Public Housing Authority
Lexington Housing Authority
1 Countryside Vlg Lexington, MA 02420
Public Housing Authority
Danvers Housing Authority
14 Stone St Danvers, ma 01923
Public Housing Authority
Gloucester Housing Authority
259 Washington St Gloucester, ma 01930
Public Housing Authority
Middleborough Housing Authority
8 Benton St Middleborough, ma 02346
Public Housing Authority
Beverly Housing Authority
137 Bridge St Rear Beverly, MA 01915
Public Housing Authority
Newburyport Housing Authority
25 Temple St Newburyport, ma 01950
Public Housing Authority
Salisbury Housing Authority
23 Beach Rd Salisbury, MA 01952
Public Housing Authority
Peabody Housing Authority
75 Central St Peabody, ma 01960
Public Housing Authority
Bridgewell
10 Dearborn Rd Peabody, ma 01960
Public Housing Authority
Ipswich Housing Authority
1 Agawam Vlg Ipswich, ma 01938
Public Housing Authority
Milton Housing Authority
65 Miller Ave Milton, ma 02186
Public Housing Authority
Wellesley Housing Authority
109 Barton Rd Wellesley, ma 02481
Public Housing Authority
Braintree Housing Authority
25 Roosevelt St Braintree, ma 02184
Public Housing Authority
Chicopee Housing Authority
128 Meeting House Rd Chicopee, ma 01013
Public Housing Authority
Holyoke Housing Authority
475 Maple St Holyoke, ma 01040
Public Housing Authority
Quincy Housing Authority
80 Clay St Quincy, ma 02170
Public Housing Authority
Melrose Housing Authority
910 Main St Melrose, ma 02176
Public Housing Authority
Belmont Housing Authority
59 Pearson Rd Belmont, MA 02478
Public Housing Authority
Amherst Housing Authority
33 Kellogg Ave Amherst, ma 01002
Public Housing Authority
Westfield Housing Authority
12 Alice Burke Way Westfield, ma 01085
Public Housing Authority
Northampton Housing Authority
49 Old South St Northampton, ma 01060
Public Housing Authority
Ware Housing Authority
20 Valley Vw Ware, ma 01082
Public Housing Authority
Warren Housing Authority
PO Box 3021 Warren, MA 01083
Public Housing Authority
South Worcester Neighborhood Improvement Corp - Camp Street
47 Camp Street Worcester, MA 01603
Food Pantry
Jeremiah's Inn Food Pantry
1059 Main Street Worcester, MA 01603
Food Pantry
Worcester Food Not Bombs
4 King Street Worcester, MA 01605
Food Pantry
St. John's Church Soup Kitchen
44 Temple Street Worcester, MA 01604
Food Pantry
Revival Church Fountain of Life
23 Coral Street Worcester, MA 01604
Food Pantry
South Worcester Neighborhood Center
47 Camp Street Worcester, MA 01603
Food Pantry
New England Ghanaian Seventh-Day Adventist Church
67 Vernon Street Worcester, MA 01610
Food Pantry
Centro Las Americas - Main Office
11 Sycamore Street Worcester, MA 01608
Food Pantry
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
10 Hammond Street Worcester, MA 01610
Food Pantry
Carty Cupboard - Wesley United Methodist Church
114 Main Street Worcester, MA 01608
Food Pantry
Colbea Enterprises LLC 66
7 Home Depot Dr Plymouth, MA 02360
SNAP Retailer
Quintal Brothers Product Market
11 Scobee Cir Plymouth, MA 02360
SNAP Retailer
Market Basket 80
1 Commerce Way Plymouth, MA 02360
SNAP Retailer
Big Lots 4664
90 Shops at 5 Way Plymouth, MA 02360
SNAP Retailer
ALDI 73089
246 Colony Place Rd Plymouth, MA 02360
SNAP Retailer
Alltown Fresh 647
22 Long Pond Rd Plymouth, MA 02360
SNAP Retailer
Trale Manomet Inc
709 State Rd Plymouth, MA 02360
SNAP Retailer
CVS Pharmacy 10932
330 Court St Plymouth, MA 02360
SNAP Retailer
Manomet General Store
772 State Rd Plymouth, MA 02360
SNAP Retailer
Plymouth Food Mart
202 S Meadow Rd Plymouth, MA 02360
SNAP Retailer
Lynn CoC
MA
Homeless Continuum of Care CoC
New Bedford CoC
MA
Homeless Continuum of Care CoC
Boston CoC
MA
Homeless Continuum of Care CoC
Massachusetts Balance of State CoC
MA
Homeless Continuum of Care CoC
Quincy, Brockton, Weymouth, Plymouth City and County CoC
MA
Homeless Continuum of Care CoC
Fall River CoC
MA
Homeless Continuum of Care CoC
Worcester City & County CoC
MA
Homeless Continuum of Care CoC
Pittsfield/Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire Counties CoC
MA
Homeless Continuum of Care CoC
Cambridge CoC
MA
Homeless Continuum of Care CoC
Cape Cod Islands CoC
MA
Homeless Continuum of Care CoC
EMERGENCY SHELTER OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD - PROSPECT HOUSE
103 Prospect Street Springfield MA - 01107
Homeless Shelter
Lifebridge North Shore Community - Seeds of Hope Shelter
56 Margin Street Salem MA - 01970
Homeless Shelter
Lifebridge North Shore Community - Seeds of Hope Shelter
56 Margin Street Salem MA - 01970
Homeless Shelter
TENANCY AND INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM
460 West Main Street Hyannis MA - 02601
Homeless Shelter
MARY MARTHA
1045 Main Street Hingham MA - 02043
Homeless Shelter
Lifebridge North Shore Community - Seeds of Hope Shelter
56 Margin Street Salem MA - 01970
Homeless Shelter
Crossroads Family Shelter & Food Pantry
56 Havre Street East Boston MA - 02128
Homeless Shelter
24 HOUR CHILD/AT RISK HOTLINE - C/O Dept. of Social Services
24 Farnsworth Street Boston MA - 02210
Homeless Shelter
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
11 Peck Street Attleboro MA - 02703
Homeless Shelter
Carriage House
294 Old Main Road North Falmouth
Homeless Shelter
RENTAL HELP: MASSACHUSETTS
Subsidized Apartments
HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.
Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).
- PHAs in Massachusetts
- Links to PHA websites
- Questions? Email or call our Public and Indian Housing Information Resource Center toll-free at (800) 955-2232.
Some PHAs have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one PHA. Your PHA can also give you a list of locations at which your voucher can be used.
Need advice?
- Contact a housing counseling agency
- HUD Resource Locator – search for HUD offices, affordable housing, public housing agencies and homeless resources
HOMEOWNERSHIP: MASSACHUSETTS
Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Here are some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home.
Getting Started
- Housing counseling agencies – free or low-cost counseling services for buying, renting, defaults, foreclosures, credit issues and reverse mortgages
- Predatory lending – beware if you’re buying or refinancing your home; don’t become a victim of unfair lending practices
Buying a Home
- Assistance programs – resources and programs to help you buy and maintain your home
- HUD homes for sale
- Homeownership vouchers – some public housing agencies help you become a homeowner through the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program
Owning and Maintaining Your Home
- Home repairs – money for home improvements and repairs
- Avoid foreclosure – don’t lose your home
- Make your home more energy efficient
Population by Age Range in Massachusetts
Age and Sex
39.9 +/- 0.1
Median Age in Massachusetts
Age and Sex
39.9 +/- 0.1
Median Age in Massachusetts
38.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in United States
Population by Age Range in Massachusetts
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Older Population by Age Range in Massachusetts
Older Population
17.40 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Massachusetts
Older Population
17.40 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Massachusetts
16.8 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in United States
Older Population by Age in Massachusetts
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Veterans in Massachusetts
Veterans
4.20 +/- 0.1
Veterans in Massachusetts
Veterans
4.20 +/- 0.1
Veterans in Massachusetts
6.4 +/- 0.1
Veterans in United States
Veterans in Massachusetts
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Median Household Income in Massachusetts
Median Household Income
$89,645 +/- $1,287
Median Household Income in Massachusetts
Median Household Income
$89,645 +/- $1,287
Median Household Income in Massachusetts
$69,717 +/- $134
Median Household Income in United States
Median Household Income in Massachusetts
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Poverty in Massachusetts
Poverty
10.40 +/- 0.3
Poverty in Massachusetts
Poverty
10.40 +/- 0.3
Poverty in Massachusetts
12.8 +/- 0.1
Poverty in United States
Poverty in Massachusetts
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Educational Attainment in Massachusetts
Educational Attainment
46.60 +/- 0.4
Educational Attainment in Massachusetts
Educational Attainment
46.60 +/- 0.4
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Massachusetts
35.0 +/- 0.1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in United States
Educational Attainment in Massachusetts
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Employment and Labor Force Status in Massachusetts
Employment rate
62.30% +/- 0.4%
Employment rate in Massachusetts
Employment rate
62.30% +/- 0.4%
Employment rate in Massachusetts
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States
HUD MAILING LISTS: MASSACHUSETTS
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