County FMR · HUD FY2026
Crawford County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Crawford County, GA - 21% above the US average.
- $1,158
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,307
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +7.0%
- YoY change
- +21%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Crawford is the 41st most expensive of 159 counties in Georgia by 2-bedroom FMR; rent here has climbed 7.0% since FY 2025, a modest shift relative to most counties.
- #41
- most expensive of 159 in Georgia (2BR)
- +13%
- vs the state average
- $46,320
- income to afford it (30% rule)
- +7.0%
- YoY, FY2025→2026
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (10.8%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (52.8%).
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Crawford County, GA. Verify with HUD →
HUD sets the FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent for Crawford County, Georgia at $1,158 per month - the federal rental-assistance benchmark for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,307/mo and a studio is $1,085/mo. This is 21% higher than the national average of $959 and 13% above the Georgia average of $1,023.
Rent increased7.0% from FY 2025 ($1,082), outpacing inflation. To afford rent here, a household needs at least $46,320/year based on the 30% affordability rule.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Georgia. Population: 12,156. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (-1.3%, Census ACS). That's slower than Georgia's statewide growth of +5.1% over the same period.
What these rents mean for Crawford County
The Crawford County FMR area applies to all ZIP codes inside the county boundary, and Georgia's housing authorities use it as the baseline for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. See how FMR is calculated for the full 40th-percentile methodology and payment-standard rules.
Crawford County's 1-bedroom rent runs 21% above the US average of $959 and 13% higher than the Georgia state average of $1,023. Over the past year, 1-bedroom rent here shifted from$1,082 in FY 2025 to $1,158 in FY 2026 - a change of +7.0%, which outpaces typical consumer inflation.
At the FY 2026 1-bedroom FMR of $1,158, affording it under the 30%-of-income rule takes $46,320 per year (about $3,860/month) in household income, and a 2-bedroom at $1,307 pushes that threshold even higher. With a population of 12,156 and a county median household income of $60,905, the arithmetic here directly shapes which wage earners can rent without being cost-burdened.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,014 | $1,085 | +$71 (+7.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,082 | $1,158 | +$76 (+7.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,252 | $1,307 | +$55 (+4.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,508 | $1,567 | +$59 (+3.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,660 | $1,731 | +$71 (+4.3%) |
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 Crawford 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.
Crawford County 2-bedroom rent burden
Where Crawford sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,307 Top 24% higher than 76% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Crawford compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Georgia counties
- Fulton
Fulton County
$1,660 1BR FMR / mo
- Gwinnett
Gwinnett County
$1,660 1BR FMR / mo
- Cobb
Cobb County
$1,660 1BR FMR / mo
- DeKalb
DeKalb County
$1,660 1BR FMR / mo
- Clayton
Clayton County
$1,660 1BR FMR / mo
- Chatham
Chatham County
$1,533 1BR FMR / mo
- Crawford
Crawford County
$1,158 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Crawford is highlighted. Nearby Georgia counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Fulton County ($1,660), Gwinnett County ($1,660), Cobb County ($1,660), DeKalb County ($1,660), Clayton County ($1,660), Chatham County ($1,533), Crawford County (this county) ($1,158).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $1,158/mo compares to Georgia salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).
| Occupation | GA Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $128,920 | 10.8% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $99,800 | 13.9% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $86,560 | 16.1% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $80,100 | 17.3% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $63,490 | 21.9% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $58,860 | 23.6% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $56,570 | 24.6% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $56,350 | 24.7% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $55,120 | 25.2% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $39,030 | 35.6% | Stretched |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $38,390 | 36.2% | Stretched |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $33,130 | 41.9% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $29,770 | 46.7% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $27,860 | 49.9% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $26,310 | 52.8% | Unaffordable |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Crawford County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Crawford (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 71.0% overall, from $677 to $1,158. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +19.2% in FY 2024, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑7.0% | $1,085 | $1,158 | $1,307 |
| FY 2025 ↑8.3% | $1,014 | $1,082 | $1,252 |
| FY 2024 ↑19.2% | $893 | $999 | $1,146 |
| FY 2023 ↑13.4% | $719 | $838 | $969 |
| FY 2022 ↑7.3% | $600 | $739 | $846 |
| FY 2021 ↑1.8% | $522 | $689 | $787 |
| FY 2020 | $502 | $677 | $771 |
Part of the Macon-Bibb County, GA Metro Area
Crawford County is a outlying county of the Macon-Bibb County, GA metropolitan statistical area, alongside 4 other metro-area counties.
Crawford County ranks #4 of 5 counties in this metro area by 1-bedroom FMR. Every county sharing this metro, highest to lowest: Bibb County ($1,158), Jones County ($1,158), Twiggs County ($1,158), Crawford County (this county) ($1,158), Monroe County ($1,048).
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What this means for renters
Treat Crawford'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 $1,158 implies about $46,320/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 Crawford 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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