County FMR · HUD FY2026

Box Elder County Fair Market Rent

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Box Elder County, UT - 3% above the US average.

$983
1-bedroom FMR
$1,118
2-bedroom FMR
+13.0%
YoY change
+3%
vs US avg

The verdict

Box Elder is the 8th cheapest of 29 counties in Utah by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #1,227 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties; rent here has climbed 13.0% since FY 2025, a sharp move relative to most counties.

#1,227
most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
#8
cheapest of 29 in Utah (2BR)
-9%
vs the state average
$39,320
income to afford it (30% rule)

Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (9.3%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (41.1%); nearby Utah counties range as much as 54% apart in 1-bedroom FMR, so the county line itself can matter for renters comparing options.

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Box Elder County, UT. Verify with HUD →

Box Elder County, Utah carries an FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $983 per month, the federal benchmark HUD publishes for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,118/mo and a studio is $771/mo. That's 3% above the national benchmark of $959 and 9% below the Utah average of $1,082.

Rent increased13.0% from FY 2025 ($870), outpacing inflation. Under the 30% rule, affordability starts near $39,320/year for a 1-bedroom.

Observed renter burden: 37.8% of the 4,651 renter households counted by ACS paid at least 30% of income in gross rent. This ACS 2023 household measure is distinct from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent benchmark above.

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Utah. Population: 58,291. Population grew 12.7% over the past five years (Census ACS) - among the faster-growing counties nationally, a trend that typically adds upward pressure on rents. That's faster than Utah's statewide growth of +9.4% over the same period.

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Area BOX·ELDER·COUNTY·UT·UT

Box Elder County, UT: $983/mo 1BR · #1227 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026

  • FMR-AREA UT
  • 1BR-FMR $983
  • 2BR-FMR $1,118
  • RANK-MID #1,227
  • YOY-SURGE +13.0%
  • VSUS-NEAR +3%
  • VS-ST-LOW -9% UT
  • INC-ROOM 15%
  • POP-MID 58K
  • PHOTO-NEAR Salt Lake County
  • VOUCH-90-110 $885–$1,081
  • FY-2026 FY2026

Photo-finish peer: Salt Lake ($473 1BR gap)

Read with: How Fair Market Rent works

Fair Market Rents (2026)

Studio
State avg: $981 · US avg: $893
$771/mo
↑ 11.1% YoY -21% vs state -14% vs US
1 Bedroom
State avg: $1,082 · US avg: $959
$983/mo
↑ 13.0% YoY -9% vs state +3% vs US
2 Bedroom
State avg: $1,313 · US avg: $1,175
$1,118/mo
↑ 10.5% YoY -15% vs state -5% vs US
3 Bedroom
State avg: $1,746 · US avg: $1,525
$1,555/mo
↑ 9.7% YoY -11% vs state +2% vs US
4 Bedroom
State avg: $2,105 · US avg: $1,756
$1,875/mo
↑ 10.4% YoY -11% vs state +7% vs US

Year-over-Year Comparison

Bedrooms FY 2025 FY 2026 Change
Studio $694
$771
+$77 (+11.1%)
1 Bedroom $870
$983
+$113 (+13.0%)
2 Bedroom $1,012
$1,118
+$106 (+10.5%)
3 Bedroom $1,418
$1,555
+$137 (+9.7%)
4 Bedroom $1,699
$1,875
+$176 (+10.4%)

Rent Burden Analysis

How much of household income goes to rent in Box Elder County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.

Studio
11.9%
Affordable
Need $30,840/yr for 30% rule
1 Bedroom
15.1%
Affordable
Need $39,320/yr for 30% rule
2 Bedroom
17.2%
Affordable
Need $44,720/yr for 30% rule
3 Bedroom
24%
Affordable
Need $62,200/yr for 30% rule
4 Bedroom
28.9%
Affordable
Need $75,000/yr for 30% rule
How we calculate this

Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.

0%100%National avg22%17.2%
Box Elder County 2-bedroom rent burden
County median income: $77,865 · National avg burden: 21.7% ·View Utah rent burden →

Where Box Elder sits among every US county

2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties

$1,118 Top 39% higher than 61% of 3,145 counties

$600–$800: 23 counties (1%). Below this entry. $800–$1,000: 1,406 counties (45%). Below this entry. $1,000–$1,200: 723 counties (23%). This entry sits in this band. $1,200–$1,400: 417 counties (13%). Above this entry. $1,400–$1,600: 181 counties (6%). Above this entry. $1,600–$1,800: 172 counties (5%). Above this entry. $1,800–$2,000: 108 counties (3%). Above this entry. $2,000–$2,200: 29 counties (1%). Above this entry. $2,200–$2,400: 40 counties (1%). Above this entry. $2,400–$2,600: 13 counties (0%). Above this entry. $2,600–$2,800: 9 counties (0%). Above this entry. $2,800–$3,000: 15 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,000–$3,200: 3 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,200–$3,400: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,400–$3,600: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,600–$3,800: 3 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,800–$4,000: 0 counties (0%). Above this entry. $4,000–$4,200: 0 counties (0%). Above this entry. $4,200–$4,400: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. This county $600 $4,400 every US county, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.2K-wide band; taller bars hold more counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026

How Box Elder compares on 1-bedroom rent

1-bedroom FMR vs other Utah counties

1BR FMR / mo

What this shows Box Elder is highlighted. Nearby Utah counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Salt Lake County ($1,456), Davis County ($1,281), Weber County ($1,281), Utah County ($1,265), Washington County ($1,218), Box Elder County (this county) ($983), Cache County ($946).

Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) As of FY2026

Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?

How a 1-bedroom at $983/mo compares to Utah salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).

Occupation UT Salary Rent Burden Verdict
Software Developers $127,390 9.3% Affordable
General & Operations Managers $91,230 12.9% Affordable
Registered Nurses $82,270 14.3% Affordable
Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,210 15.3% Affordable
Accountants & Auditors $75,100 15.7% Affordable
Elementary School Teachers $61,710 19.1% Affordable
Electricians $61,430 19.2% Affordable
Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,580 19.8% Affordable
Paralegals & Legal Assistants $55,630 21.2% Affordable
Pharmacy Technicians $46,760 25.2% Affordable
Customer Service Representatives $40,150 29.4% Affordable
Teaching Assistants $34,410 34.3% Stretched
Retail Salespersons $34,300 34.4% Stretched
Janitors & Cleaners $30,390 38.8% Stretched
Fast Food & Counter Workers $28,670 41.1% Stretched
Salaries: BLS OES (Utah) median · 30% = affordable threshold · Try the salary calculator →

Rent Trends (2020–2026)

7-year Fair Market Rent history for Box Elder County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.

Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Box Elder (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 62.7% overall, from $604 to $983. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +15.5% in FY 2022, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.

$500$600$700$800$900$1,000$1,100 FY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025FY2026 $983
Box Elder County 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent, FY2020–FY2026
Year Studio 1 BR 2 BR
FY 2026 ↑13.0% $771 $983 $1,118
FY 2025 ↑7.5% $694 $870 $1,012
FY 2024 ↑8.3% $659 $809 $972
FY 2023 ↑7.9% $665 $747 $963
FY 2022 ↑15.5% $629 $692 $911
FY 2021 ↓0.8% $561 $599 $789
FY 2020 $527 $604 $796
Total change (6yr): +62.7%
Annualized: +8.5%/yr
1 BR: $604 → $983

Part of the Brigham City, UT-ID Micro Area

Box Elder County is a central county of the Brigham City, UT-ID micropolitan statistical area, alongside 1 other micro-area county.

Box Elder County ranks #1 of 2 counties in this metro area by 1-bedroom FMR. Every county sharing this metro, highest to lowest: Box Elder County (this county) ($983), Oneida County ($871).

Box Elder County (this county)
1 BR: $983/mo
Oneida County
1 BR: $871/mo

Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden

Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Box Elder County, both outside Utah so the link neighborhoods are not the same-state geography lattice above. Axes stay disjoint: burden peers exclude the FMR peer set.

Similar 2-bedroom FMR

Nearest HUD 2BR Fair Market Rents outside UT (FY2026).

Kerr County
TX · 2 BR $1,118/mo
Ogle County
IL · 2 BR $1,118/mo
Saginaw County
MI · 2 BR $1,117/mo
Florence County
SC · 2 BR $1,117/mo

Similar rent burden

Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside UT).

Jones County
SD · 17.2% of income · 2 BR $929/mo
Lucas County
IA · 17.2% of income · 2 BR $975/mo
Wright County
IA · 17.2% of income · 2 BR $919/mo
Lincoln County
WI · 17.2% of income · 2 BR $973/mo

Nearby Counties in Utah

Largest counties by population in Utah

Showing the 8 largest of 28 other counties in Utah.

Salt Lake County
1 BR: $1,456/mo Pop: 1,180,643
Utah County
1 BR: $1,265/mo Pop: 666,021
Davis County
1 BR: $1,281/mo Pop: 363,032
Weber County
1 BR: $1,281/mo Pop: 262,960
Washington County
1 BR: $1,218/mo Pop: 183,297
Cache County
1 BR: $946/mo Pop: 134,428
Tooele County
1 BR: $946/mo Pop: 74,032
Iron County
1 BR: $888/mo Pop: 58,068
View all counties in Utah →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Box Elder County? ▼
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Box Elder County is $983 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,118 and a studio is $771.
How does Box Elder County rent compare to the national average? ▼
Rent in Box Elder County is 3% above the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $983 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does Box Elder County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent? ▼
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Box Elder County's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,118 ranks #1,227 most expensive among 3,145 HUD counties, placing it in the middle half of HUD counties.
What income do I need to afford rent in Box Elder County? ▼
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $39,320 ($3,277/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Box Elder County.
Is rent going up or down in Box Elder County? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Box Elder County increased by 13.0% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $870 to $983.
Which jobs can afford rent in Box Elder County? ▼
Based on Utah BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like Software Developers, General and Operations Managers, Registered Nurses can afford a 1-bedroom at $983/mo. 11 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Box Elder County over time? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Box Elder County went from $604 in FY 2020 to $983 in FY 2026, a total change of +62.7% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Box Elder County? ▼
In Box Elder County, the FY 2026 FMR of $983/mo for a 1-bedroom sets the baseline that local housing authorities use for Section 8 payment standards.
What does Fair Market Rent mean for Box Elder County? ▼
For Box Elder County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($983/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD Fair Market Rents. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

All federal data sources used on this page
  • HUD Fair Market Rents (FMR) - county-level fair-market rent estimates by bedroom count. huduser.gov/datasets/fmr
  • HUD Income Limits - area median income for affordability calculations. huduser.gov/datasets/il
  • HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) - rent burden and housing-cost distribution. huduser.gov/datasets/cp
  • U.S. Census Bureau ACS - county and metro housing characteristics + median rent. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs
  • BLS Consumer Price Index, Rent of Primary Residence - rent inflation by metro. bls.gov/cpi
  • IRS Migration Data (SOI) - interstate migration aggregates affecting county demand. irs.gov/statistics/migration
  • BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics - state-level median wages by occupation, used for job affordability analysis. bls.gov/oes

Every figure on PlainRent is rendered directly from HUD's published Fair Market Rent records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of FY 2026.