Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Hill County vs Texas
How do Hill County and Texas rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $802
- Hill County (1BR)
- $935
- Texas (1BR)
- −14%
- 1BR difference
Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
A 1-bedroom in Hill County is 14% cheaper than Texas at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($802 vs $935). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.
How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?
| Bedrooms | Hill County | Texas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $705 | $887 | −$182 (-21%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $802 | $935 | −$133 (-14%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,023 | $1,149 | −$126 (-11%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,397 | $1,497 | −$100 (-7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,716 | $1,733 | −$17 (-1%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Hill County is 16% below the US average. Texas is 3% below.
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).