Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Union County vs Mississippi
How do Union County and Mississippi rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $795
- Union County (1BR)
- $782
- Mississippi (1BR)
- +2%
- 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 Union County is 2% more expensive than Mississippi at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($795 vs $782). 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 | Union County | Mississippi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $760 | $751 | +$9 (+1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 | $782 | +$13 (+2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $872 | $924 | −$52 (-6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,082 | $1,177 | −$95 (-8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,155 | $1,295 | −$140 (-11%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Union County is 17% below the US average. Mississippi is 18% below.
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).