County FMR · HUD FY2026
Converse County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Converse County, WY - 18% below the US average.
- $782
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,026
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +1.6%
- YoY change
- -18%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Converse is the 8th most expensive of 23 counties in Wyoming by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #1,573 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties.
- #1,573
- most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #8
- most expensive of 23 in Wyoming (2BR)
- -5%
- vs the state average
- $31,280
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (8.3%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (33.3%); 14 of 15 common occupations here can afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent without exceeding the 30% threshold.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Converse County, WY. Verify with HUD →
HUD sets the FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent for Converse County, Wyoming at $782 per month - the federal rental-assistance benchmark for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,026/mo and a studio is $777/mo. This is 18% lower than the national average of $959 and 5% below the Wyoming average of $824.
Rent increased1.6% from FY 2025 ($770), roughly tracking inflation. The 30% affordability floor is comparatively reachable here at $31,280/year.
Observed renter burden: 36.3% of the 1,238 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.
Market slack: The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 14.6%, a loose rental market that typically gives renters more negotiating leverage than the FMR schedule alone implies.
Local labor market: The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 3.1% over the past 12 months, a tight labor market that typically supports steadier rent demand.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Wyoming. Population: 13,729. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (-1.7%, Census ACS). That's in line with Wyoming's statewide growth of -0.4% over the same period.
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Area CONVERSE·COUNTY·WY·WY
Converse County, WY: $782/mo 1BR · #1573 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026
- FMR-AREA WY
- 1BR-FMR $782
- 2BR-FMR $1,026
- RANK-MID #1,573
- YOY-FLAT +1.6%
- VSUS-BELOW -18%
- VS-ST-NEAR -5% WY
- INC-ROOM 12%
- POP-SMALL 14K
- PHOTO-NEAR Laramie County
- VOUCH-90-110 $704–$860
- FY-2026 FY2026
Photo-finish peer: Laramie ($135 1BR gap)
Read with: Section 8 housing guide
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $765 | $777 | +$12 (+1.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $770 | $782 | +$12 (+1.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,010 | $1,026 | +$16 (+1.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,279 | $1,412 | +$133 (+10.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,661 | $1,695 | +$34 (+2.0%) |
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Converse 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 Converse sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,026 higher than 50% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Converse compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Wyoming counties
- Laramie
Laramie County
$917 1BR FMR / mo
- Campbell
Campbell County
$896 1BR FMR / mo
- Sweetwater
Sweetwater County
$854 1BR FMR / mo
- Natrona
Natrona County
$852 1BR FMR / mo
- Albany
Albany County
$786 1BR FMR / mo
- Converse
Converse County
$782 1BR FMR / mo
- Fremont
Fremont County
$753 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Converse is highlighted. Nearby Wyoming counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Laramie County ($917), Campbell County ($896), Sweetwater County ($854), Natrona County ($852), Albany County ($786), Converse County (this county) ($782), Fremont County ($753).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
With a below-average 1-bedroom at $782/mo, most of these Wyoming occupations clear, or miss, the 30% affordability line.
| Occupation | WY Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $112,590 | 8.3% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $94,900 | 9.9% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $81,790 | 11.5% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $77,400 | 12.1% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $73,450 | 12.8% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $65,180 | 14.4% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $61,560 | 15.2% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $60,270 | 15.6% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $49,980 | 18.8% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $46,490 | 20.2% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $39,360 | 23.8% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $35,580 | 26.4% | Affordable |
| Teaching Assistants | $34,410 | 27.3% | Affordable |
| Retail Salespersons | $31,450 | 29.8% | Affordable |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $28,200 | 33.3% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Converse County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Converse (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 14.8% overall, from $681 to $782. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +17.2% in FY 2024, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑1.6% | $777 | $782 | $1,026 |
| FY 2025 ↓0.8% | $765 | $770 | $1,010 |
| FY 2024 ↑17.2% | $770 | $776 | $1,019 |
| FY 2023 ↓6.4% | $658 | $662 | $872 |
| FY 2022 ↑1.1% | $669 | $707 | $821 |
| FY 2021 ↑2.6% | $632 | $699 | $811 |
| FY 2020 | $611 | $681 | $818 |
Where Converse County Ranks in Wyoming
Converse County is not part of any federally-designated metropolitan or micropolitan statistical area -- an independent rental market not administratively tied to a larger urban core. By 2-bedroom FMR, it ranks #16 of 23 counties in Wyoming. Nearest by rank: Washakie County ($963), Carbon County ($980), Sublette County ($995), Sweetwater County ($996), Campbell County ($1,019), Converse County (this county) ($1,026), Weston County ($1,059), Natrona County ($1,082), Johnson County ($1,115), Sheridan County ($1,129), Laramie County ($1,174).
Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden
Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Converse County, both outside Wyoming 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 WY (FY2026).
Similar rent burden
Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside WY).
Nearby Counties in Wyoming
Largest counties by population in Wyoming
Showing the 8 largest of 22 other counties in Wyoming.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Converse County?
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Converse County is $782 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,026 and a studio is $777.
How does Converse County rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Converse County is 18% below the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $782 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does Converse County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent?
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Converse County's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,026 ranks #1,573 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 Converse County?
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $31,280 ($2,607/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Converse County.
Is rent going up or down in Converse County?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Converse County increased by 1.6% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $770 to $782.
Which jobs can afford rent in Converse County?
Based on Wyoming BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like Software Developers, General and Operations Managers, Registered Nurses can afford a 1-bedroom at $782/mo. 14 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Converse County over time?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Converse County went from $681 in FY 2020 to $782 in FY 2026, a total change of +14.8% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Converse County?
In Converse County, the FY 2026 FMR of $782/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 Converse County?
For Converse County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($782/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).
Is the rental market tight or loose in Converse County?
The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 14.6%, a loose rental market that typically gives renters more negotiating leverage than the FMR schedule alone implies.
What is the unemployment rate in Converse County?
The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 3.1% over the past 12 months, a tight labor market that typically supports steadier rent demand.
Data sources
What this means for renters
Treat Converse's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a single market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $782 implies about $31,280/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Wyoming counties vary widely around this figure - compare specific counties before assuming this applies to yours. Compare vs Laramie
- See where Converse ranks nationally on rent. National rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This site is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
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