County FMR · HUD FY2026
Davis County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Davis County, UT - 34% above the US average.
- $1,281
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,614
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +3.6%
- YoY change
- +34%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Davis is the 7th most expensive of 29 counties in Utah by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #377 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties.
- #377
- most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #7
- most expensive of 29 in Utah (2BR)
- +18%
- vs the state average
- $51,240
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (12.1%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (53.6%); 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 Davis County, UT. Verify with HUD →
The Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Davis County, Utah is $1,281 per month in FY 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A 2-bedroom costs $1,614/mo and a studio is $1,208/mo. This is 34% higher than the national average of $959 and 18% above the Utah average of $1,082.
Rent increased3.6% from FY 2025 ($1,237), outpacing inflation. A household needs about $51,240/year to stay under the 30% rent-to-income line.
Observed renter burden: 41.5% of the 25,915 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 3.8%, a tight rental market where HUD's annual FMR schedule can lag what landlords are actually asking.
Local labor market: The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 3.4% over the past 12 months, a tight labor market that typically supports steadier rent demand.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Utah. Population: 363,032. Population grew 7.7% over the past five years (Census ACS) - among the faster-growing counties nationally, a trend that typically adds upward pressure on rents. That's slower than Utah's statewide growth of +9.4% over the same period.
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Area DAVIS·COUNTY·UT·UT
Davis County, UT: $1,281/mo 1BR · #377 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026
- FMR-AREA UT
- 1BR-FMR $1,281
- 2BR-FMR $1,614
- RANK-MID #377
- YOY-UP +3.6%
- VSUS-HIGH +34%
- VS-ST-HIGH +18% UT
- INC-ROOM 14%
- POP-MAJOR 363K
- PHOTO-NEAR Salt Lake County
- VOUCH-90-110 $1,153–$1,409
- FY-2026 FY2026
Photo-finish peer: Salt Lake ($175 1BR gap)
Read with: Understanding rent burden
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,158 | $1,208 | +$50 (+4.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,237 | $1,281 | +$44 (+3.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,532 | $1,614 | +$82 (+5.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,055 | $2,163 | +$108 (+5.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,488 | $2,612 | +$124 (+5.0%) |
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Davis 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 Davis sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,614 Top 12% higher than 88% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Davis compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Utah counties
- Salt Lake
Salt Lake County
$1,456 1BR FMR / mo
- Davis
Davis County
$1,281 1BR FMR / mo
- Weber
Weber County
$1,281 1BR FMR / mo
- Utah
Utah County
$1,265 1BR FMR / mo
- Washington
Washington County
$1,218 1BR FMR / mo
- Cache
Cache County
$946 1BR FMR / mo
- Tooele
Tooele County
$946 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Davis is highlighted. Nearby Utah counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Salt Lake County ($1,456), Davis County (this county) ($1,281), Weber County ($1,281), Utah County ($1,265), Washington County ($1,218), Cache County ($946), Tooele County ($946).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
Against a high local FMR of $1,281/mo, which of 15 common occupations still clear the 30% line using Utah BLS wages?
| Occupation | UT Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $127,390 | 12.1% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $91,230 | 16.8% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $82,270 | 18.7% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $77,210 | 19.9% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $75,100 | 20.5% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $61,710 | 24.9% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $61,430 | 25% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $59,580 | 25.8% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $55,630 | 27.6% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $46,760 | 32.9% | Stretched |
| Customer Service Representatives | $40,150 | 38.3% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $34,410 | 44.7% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $34,300 | 44.8% | Stretched |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $30,390 | 50.6% | Unaffordable |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $28,670 | 53.6% | Unaffordable |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Davis County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Davis (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 59.7% overall, from $802 to $1,281. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +15.8% in FY 2023, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑3.6% | $1,208 | $1,281 | $1,614 |
| FY 2025 ↑11.6% | $1,158 | $1,237 | $1,532 |
| FY 2024 ↑7.4% | $1,016 | $1,108 | $1,350 |
| FY 2023 ↑15.8% | $946 | $1,032 | $1,261 |
| FY 2022 ↑9.7% | $811 | $891 | $1,105 |
| FY 2021 ↑1.2% | $721 | $812 | $1,021 |
| FY 2020 | $673 | $802 | $1,024 |
Part of the Ogden, UT Metro Area
Davis County is a central county of the Ogden, UT metropolitan statistical area, alongside 2 other metro-area counties.
Davis County ranks #3 of 3 counties in this metro area by 1-bedroom FMR. Every county sharing this metro, highest to lowest: Weber County ($1,281), Morgan County ($1,281), Davis County (this county) ($1,281).
Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden
Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Davis 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).
Similar rent burden
Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside UT).
Nearby Counties in Utah
Largest counties by population in Utah
Showing the 8 largest of 28 other counties in Utah.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Davis County?
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Davis County is $1,281 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,614 and a studio is $1,208.
How does Davis County rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Davis County is 34% above the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $1,281 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does Davis County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent?
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Davis County's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,614 ranks #377 most expensive among 3,145 HUD counties, placing it in the upper-rent quarter of HUD counties.
What income do I need to afford rent in Davis County?
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $51,240 ($4,270/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Davis County.
Is rent going up or down in Davis County?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Davis County increased by 3.6% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $1,237 to $1,281.
Which jobs can afford rent in Davis 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 $1,281/mo. 9 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Davis County over time?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Davis County went from $802 in FY 2020 to $1,281 in FY 2026, a total change of +59.7% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Davis County?
In Davis County, the FY 2026 FMR of $1,281/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 Davis County?
For Davis County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($1,281/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).
Is the rental market tight or loose in Davis County?
The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 3.8%, a tight rental market where HUD's annual FMR schedule can lag what landlords are actually asking.
What is the unemployment rate in Davis County?
The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 3.4% over the past 12 months, a tight labor market that typically supports steadier rent demand.
Data sources
What this means for renters
Treat Davis'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 $1,281 implies about $51,240/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Utah counties vary widely around this figure - compare specific counties before assuming this applies to yours. Compare vs Salt Lake
- See where Davis 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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