County FMR · HUD FY2026
Calumet County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Calumet County, WI - 0% above the US average.
- $960
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,236
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +10.9%
- YoY change
- +0%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Calumet is the 11th most expensive of 72 counties in Wisconsin by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #912 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties; rent here has climbed 10.9% since FY 2025, a sharp move relative to most counties.
- #912
- most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #11
- most expensive of 72 in Wisconsin (2BR)
- +10%
- vs the state average
- $38,400
- income to afford it (30% rule)
General and Operations Managers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (10.2%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (40.4%); nearby Wisconsin counties range as much as 59% apart in 1-bedroom FMR, so the county line itself can matter for renters comparing options.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Calumet County, WI. Verify with HUD →
HUD sets the FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent for Calumet County, Wisconsin at $960 per month - the federal rental-assistance benchmark for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,236/mo and a studio is $858/mo. This is 0% higher than the national average of $959 and 10% above the Wisconsin average of $872.
Rent increased10.9% from FY 2025 ($866), outpacing inflation. Under the 30% rule, affordability starts near $38,400/year for a 1-bedroom.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Wisconsin. Population: 52,361. Population grew 5.7% 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 Wisconsin's statewide growth of +2.0% over the same period.
What these rents mean for Calumet County
HUD publishes one FMR schedule per FMR area (often the county). Local housing authorities use it as the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment-standard baseline. See how FMR is calculated.
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Calumet County's 2-bedroom of $1,236 ranks #912 most expensive of 3,145 US counties, in the middle half of HUD counties.
Calumet County's 1-bedroom FMR tracks close to the national mid-point (0% above the US average of $959), while sitting 10% above the Wisconsin average of $872. Over the past year, 1-bedroom rent here shifted from$866 in FY 2025 to $960 in FY 2026, a change of +10.9%, which outpaces typical consumer inflation.
At the FY 2026 1-bedroom FMR of $960, the 30% rule points to $38,400/year (about $3,200/month) versus this county's median household income of $87,700. A 2-bedroom at $1,236 pushes the threshold higher.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $769 | $858 | +$89 (+11.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $866 | $960 | +$94 (+10.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,106 | $1,236 | +$130 (+11.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,528 | $1,701 | +$173 (+11.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,563 | $1,776 | +$213 (+13.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Calumet County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.
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.
Where Calumet sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,236 Top 29% higher than 71% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Calumet compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Wisconsin counties
- Dane
Dane County
$1,482 1BR FMR / mo
- Milwaukee
Milwaukee County
$1,119 1BR FMR / mo
- Waukesha
Waukesha County
$1,119 1BR FMR / mo
- Racine
Racine County
$988 1BR FMR / mo
- Calumet
Calumet County
$960 1BR FMR / mo
- Outagamie
Outagamie County
$960 1BR FMR / mo
- Brown
Brown County
$931 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Calumet is highlighted. Nearby Wisconsin counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Dane County ($1,482), Milwaukee County ($1,119), Waukesha County ($1,119), Racine County ($988), Calumet County (this county) ($960), Outagamie County ($960), Brown County ($931).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $960/mo compares to Wisconsin salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).
| Occupation | WI Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| General & Operations Managers | $113,170 | 10.2% | Affordable |
| Software Developers | $103,360 | 11.1% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $86,070 | 13.4% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $78,980 | 14.6% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $78,150 | 14.7% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $75,090 | 15.3% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $60,690 | 19% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $57,380 | 20.1% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $56,520 | 20.4% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $45,980 | 25.1% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $43,620 | 26.4% | Affordable |
| Teaching Assistants | $36,050 | 32% | Stretched |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $35,850 | 32.1% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $33,640 | 34.2% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $28,500 | 40.4% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Calumet County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Calumet (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 53.8% overall, from $624 to $960. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +12.2% in FY 2025, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑10.9% | $858 | $960 | $1,236 |
| FY 2025 ↑12.2% | $769 | $866 | $1,106 |
| FY 2024 ↑3.2% | $696 | $772 | $983 |
| FY 2023 ↑9.0% | $681 | $748 | $949 |
| FY 2022 ↑10.8% | $643 | $686 | $881 |
| FY 2021 ↓0.8% | $592 | $619 | $803 |
| FY 2020 | $598 | $624 | $810 |
Part of the Appleton, WI Metro Area
Calumet County is a central county of the Appleton, WI metropolitan statistical area, alongside 1 other metro-area county.
Calumet County ranks #2 of 2 counties in this metro area by 1-bedroom FMR. Every county sharing this metro, highest to lowest: Outagamie County ($960), Calumet County (this county) ($960).
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What this means for renters
Treat Calumet's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $960 implies about $38,400/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Compare this county against nearby metros and states before signing a lease. Compare areas
- See where it sits on the national rent map. View rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents in Calumet can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This page is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
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.
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