County FMR · HUD FY2026
Greene County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Greene County, NY - 17% above the US average.
- $1,118
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,373
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +5.1%
- YoY change
- +17%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Greene is the 31st most expensive of 62 counties in New York by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #598 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties; rent here has climbed 5.1% since FY 2025, a modest shift relative to most counties.
- #598
- most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #31
- most expensive of 62 in New York (2BR)
- -15%
- vs the state average
- $44,720
- 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 (38%).
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Greene County, NY. Verify with HUD →
Greene County, New York carries an FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,118 per month, the federal benchmark HUD publishes for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,373/mo and a studio is $1,008/mo. That's 17% above the national benchmark of $959 and 15% below the New York average of $1,315.
Rent increased5.1% from FY 2025 ($1,064), outpacing inflation. A household needs about $44,720/year to stay under the 30% rent-to-income line.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in New York. Population: 48,067. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (-0.1%, Census ACS). That's in line with New York's statewide growth of +1.3% over the same period.
What these rents mean for Greene 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, Greene County's 2-bedroom of $1,373 ranks #598 most expensive of 3,145 US counties, in the upper-rent quarter of HUD counties.
Rents run meaningfully above the national benchmark: 1-bedroom FMR is 17% higher than the US average of $959 (15% below New York's $1,315). From FY 2025 to FY 2026 the 1-bedroom schedule moved $1,064 → $1,118 (+5.1%), widening an already-expensive gap versus national norms.
At $1,118/mo for a 1-bedroom, the 30% rule wants $44,720/year: still within reach of the county median income of $74,011, though a 2-bedroom at $1,373 raises the bar.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,013 | $1,008 | $-5 (-0.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,064 | $1,118 | +$54 (+5.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,254 | $1,373 | +$119 (+9.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,720 | $1,813 | +$93 (+5.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,875 | $2,075 | +$200 (+10.7%) |
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 Greene 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 Greene sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,373 Top 19% higher than 81% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Greene compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other New York counties
- Kings
Kings County
$2,655 1BR FMR / mo
- Queens
Queens County
$2,655 1BR FMR / mo
- New York
New York County
$2,655 1BR FMR / mo
- Bronx
Bronx County
$2,655 1BR FMR / mo
- Suffolk
Suffolk County
$2,379 1BR FMR / mo
- Nassau
Nassau County
$2,379 1BR FMR / mo
- Greene
Greene County
$1,118 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Greene is highlighted. Nearby New York counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Kings County ($2,655), Queens County ($2,655), New York County ($2,655), Bronx County ($2,655), Suffolk County ($2,379), Nassau County ($2,379), Greene County (this county) ($1,118).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
Against a high local FMR of $1,118/mo, which of 15 common occupations still clear the 30% line using New York BLS wages?
| Occupation | NY Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $161,260 | 8.3% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $129,990 | 10.3% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $105,600 | 12.7% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $101,780 | 13.2% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $93,050 | 14.4% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $82,480 | 16.3% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $77,460 | 17.3% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $66,390 | 20.2% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $60,520 | 22.2% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $47,840 | 28% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $40,840 | 32.9% | Stretched |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $39,920 | 33.6% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $37,020 | 36.2% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $36,600 | 36.7% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $35,270 | 38% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Greene County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Greene (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 44.3% overall, from $775 to $1,118. The increases have been fairly steady year to year, with no single jump exceeding 11.9% (FY 2023).
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑5.1% | $1,008 | $1,118 | $1,373 |
| FY 2025 ↑10.3% | $1,013 | $1,064 | $1,254 |
| FY 2024 ↑3.7% | $926 | $965 | $1,155 |
| FY 2023 ↑11.9% | $883 | $931 | $1,123 |
| FY 2022 ↓0.2% | $725 | $832 | $1,030 |
| FY 2021 ↑7.6% | $708 | $834 | $1,047 |
| FY 2020 | $631 | $775 | $968 |
Where Greene County Ranks in New York
Greene 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 #32 of 62 counties in New York. Nearest by rank: Otsego County ($1,228), Clinton County ($1,246), Chemung County ($1,283), Sullivan County ($1,302), Erie County ($1,343), Niagara County ($1,343), Warren County ($1,348), Washington County ($1,348), Greene County (this county) ($1,373), Madison County ($1,392), Onondaga County ($1,392), Oswego County ($1,392), Jefferson County ($1,405), Hamilton County ($1,429), Columbia County ($1,434), Livingston County ($1,573), Monroe County ($1,573).
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What this means for renters
Treat Greene'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 $1,118 implies about $44,720/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 Greene 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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