Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Licking County vs Ohio
How do Licking County and Ohio rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $1,194
- Licking County (1BR)
- $873
- Ohio (1BR)
- +37%
- 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 Licking County is 37% more expensive than Ohio at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,194 vs $873). 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 | Licking County | Ohio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,111 | $816 | +$295 (+36%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,194 | $873 | +$321 (+37%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,430 | $1,092 | +$338 (+31%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,715 | $1,388 | +$327 (+24%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,927 | $1,550 | +$377 (+24%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Licking County is 25% above the US average. Ohio is 9% below.
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).