County FMR · HUD FY2026

Hancock County Fair Market Rent

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Hancock County, OH - 10% below the US average.

$859
1-bedroom FMR
$1,127
2-bedroom FMR
+12.9%
YoY change
-10%
vs US avg

The verdict

Hancock is the 23rd most expensive of 88 counties in Ohio by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #1,195 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties; rent here has climbed 12.9% since FY 2025, a sharp move relative to most counties.

#1,195
most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
#23
most expensive of 88 in Ohio (2BR)
-2%
vs the state average
$34,360
income to afford it (30% rule)

Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (9.6%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (36.7%); 13 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 Hancock County, OH. Verify with HUD →

Hancock County, Ohio carries an FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $859 per month, the federal benchmark HUD publishes for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,127/mo and a studio is $777/mo. That's 10% below the national benchmark of $959 and 2% below the Ohio average of $873.

Rent increased12.9% from FY 2025 ($761), outpacing inflation. Under the 30% rule, affordability starts near $34,360/year for a 1-bedroom.

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Ohio. Population: 75,072. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (-1.1%, Census ACS). That's slower than Ohio's statewide growth of +1.2% over the same period.

What these rents mean for Hancock 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, Hancock County's 2-bedroom of $1,127 ranks #1,195 most expensive of 3,145 US counties, in the middle half of HUD counties.

Hancock County's 1-bedroom FMR tracks close to the national mid-point (10% below the US average of $959), while sitting 2% below the Ohio average of $873. The 1-bedroom FMR went from$761 in FY 2025 to $859 in FY 2026, a change of +12.9%, which outpaces typical consumer inflation.

At the FY 2026 1-bedroom FMR of $859, the 30% rule points to $34,360/year (about $2,863/month) versus this county's median household income of $69,699. A 2-bedroom at $1,127 pushes the threshold higher.

Fair Market Rents (2026)

Studio
State avg: $816 · US avg: $893
$777/mo
↑ 13.8% YoY -5% vs state -13% vs US
1 Bedroom
State avg: $873 · US avg: $959
$859/mo
↑ 12.9% YoY -2% vs state -10% vs US
2 Bedroom
State avg: $1,092 · US avg: $1,175
$1,127/mo
↑ 13.2% YoY +3% vs state -4% vs US
3 Bedroom
State avg: $1,388 · US avg: $1,525
$1,484/mo
↑ 14.5% YoY +7% vs state -3% vs US
4 Bedroom
State avg: $1,550 · US avg: $1,756
$1,693/mo
↑ 11.1% YoY +9% vs state -4% vs US

Year-over-Year Comparison

Bedrooms FY 2025 FY 2026 Change
Studio $683
$777
+$94 (+13.8%)
1 Bedroom $761
$859
+$98 (+12.9%)
2 Bedroom $996
$1,127
+$131 (+13.2%)
3 Bedroom $1,296
$1,484
+$188 (+14.5%)
4 Bedroom $1,524
$1,693
+$169 (+11.1%)

Affordability Snapshot

Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:

Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,360
$2,863/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$45,080
$3,757/month gross

Rent Burden Analysis

How much of household income goes to rent in Hancock County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.

Studio
13.4%
Affordable
Need $31,080/yr for 30% rule
1 Bedroom
14.8%
Affordable
Need $34,360/yr for 30% rule
2 Bedroom
19.4%
Affordable
Need $45,080/yr for 30% rule
3 Bedroom
25.5%
Affordable
Need $59,360/yr for 30% rule
4 Bedroom
29.1%
Affordable
Need $67,720/yr for 30% rule
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.

0%100%National avg22%19.4%
Hancock County 2-bedroom rent burden
County median income: $69,699 · National avg burden: 21.7% ·View Ohio rent burden →

Where Hancock sits among every US county

2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties

$1,127 Top 38% higher than 62% of 3,145 counties

$600–$800: 23 counties (1%). Below this entry. $800–$1,000: 1,406 counties (45%). Below this entry. $1,000–$1,200: 723 counties (23%). This entry sits in this band. $1,200–$1,400: 417 counties (13%). Above this entry. $1,400–$1,600: 181 counties (6%). Above this entry. $1,600–$1,800: 172 counties (5%). Above this entry. $1,800–$2,000: 108 counties (3%). Above this entry. $2,000–$2,200: 29 counties (1%). Above this entry. $2,200–$2,400: 40 counties (1%). Above this entry. $2,400–$2,600: 13 counties (0%). Above this entry. $2,600–$2,800: 9 counties (0%). Above this entry. $2,800–$3,000: 15 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,000–$3,200: 3 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,200–$3,400: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,400–$3,600: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,600–$3,800: 3 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,800–$4,000: 0 counties (0%). Above this entry. $4,000–$4,200: 0 counties (0%). Above this entry. $4,200–$4,400: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. This county $600 $4,400 every US county, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026

How Hancock compares on 1-bedroom rent

1-bedroom FMR vs other Ohio counties

1BR FMR / mo

What this shows Hancock is highlighted. Nearby Ohio counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Franklin County ($1,194), Cuyahoga County ($1,058), Hamilton County ($1,051), Montgomery County ($1,009), Summit County ($985), Hancock County (this county) ($859), Lucas County ($820).

Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) As of FY2026

Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?

How a 1-bedroom at $859/mo compares to Ohio salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).

Occupation OH Salary Rent Burden Verdict
Software Developers $107,690 9.6% Affordable
General & Operations Managers $94,990 10.9% Affordable
Registered Nurses $81,250 12.7% Affordable
Accountants & Auditors $77,640 13.3% Affordable
Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,050 13.4% Affordable
Elementary School Teachers $65,380 15.8% Affordable
Electricians $63,560 16.2% Affordable
Paralegals & Legal Assistants $58,870 17.5% Affordable
Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,080 17.7% Affordable
Customer Service Representatives $43,510 23.7% Affordable
Pharmacy Technicians $37,860 27.2% Affordable
Teaching Assistants $35,380 29.1% Affordable
Janitors & Cleaners $34,710 29.7% Affordable
Retail Salespersons $30,440 33.9% Stretched
Fast Food & Counter Workers $28,100 36.7% Stretched
Salaries: BLS OES (Ohio) median · 30% = affordable threshold · Try the salary calculator →

Rent Trends (2020–2026)

7-year Fair Market Rent history for Hancock County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.

Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Hancock (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 48.1% overall, from $580 to $859. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +12.9% in FY 2026, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.

$500$600$700$800$900 FY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025FY2026 $859
Hancock County 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent, FY2020–FY2026
Year Studio 1 BR 2 BR
FY 2026 ↑12.9% $777 $859 $1,127
FY 2025 ↑2.8% $683 $761 $996
FY 2024 ↑4.4% $650 $740 $959
FY 2023 ↑9.6% $605 $709 $905
FY 2022 ↑3.5% $562 $647 $820
FY 2021 ↑7.8% $624 $625 $801
FY 2020 $576 $580 $757
Total change (6yr): +48.1%
Annualized: +6.8%/yr
1 BR: $580 → $859

Part of the Findlay, OH Micro Area

Hancock County is a central county of the Findlay, OH micropolitan statistical area.

Nearby Counties in Ohio

Largest counties by population in Ohio

Franklin County
1 BR: $1,194/mo Pop: 1,318,149
Cuyahoga County
1 BR: $1,058/mo Pop: 1,256,620
Hamilton County
1 BR: $1,051/mo Pop: 827,671
Summit County
1 BR: $985/mo Pop: 539,361
Montgomery County
1 BR: $1,009/mo Pop: 536,121
Lucas County
1 BR: $820/mo Pop: 430,014
Butler County
1 BR: $1,051/mo Pop: 388,327
Stark County
1 BR: $846/mo Pop: 374,199
View all counties in Ohio →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Hancock County? ▼
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Hancock County is $859 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,127 and a studio is $777.
How does Hancock County rent compare to the national average? ▼
Rent in Hancock County is 10% below the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $859 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does Hancock County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent? ▼
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Hancock County's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,127 ranks #1,195 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 Hancock County? ▼
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $34,360 ($2,863/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Hancock County.
Is rent going up or down in Hancock County? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Hancock County increased by 12.9% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $761 to $859.
Which jobs can afford rent in Hancock County? ▼
Based on Ohio BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like Software Developers, General and Operations Managers, Registered Nurses can afford a 1-bedroom at $859/mo. 13 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Hancock County over time? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Hancock County went from $580 in FY 2020 to $859 in FY 2026, a total change of +48.1% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Hancock County? ▼
In Hancock County, the FY 2026 FMR of $859/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 Hancock County? ▼
For Hancock County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($859/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).

What this means for renters

Treat Hancock'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 $859 implies about $34,360/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 Hancock 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.

All federal data sources used on this page
  • HUD Fair Market Rents (FMR) - county-level fair-market rent estimates by bedroom count. huduser.gov/datasets/fmr
  • HUD Income Limits - area median income for affordability calculations. huduser.gov/datasets/il
  • HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) - rent burden and housing-cost distribution. huduser.gov/datasets/cp
  • U.S. Census Bureau ACS - county and metro housing characteristics + median rent. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs
  • BLS Consumer Price Index, Rent of Primary Residence - rent inflation by metro. bls.gov/cpi
  • IRS Migration Data (SOI) - interstate migration aggregates affecting county demand. irs.gov/statistics/migration
  • BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics - state-level median wages by occupation, used for job affordability analysis. bls.gov/oes

Every figure on PlainRent is rendered directly from HUD's published Fair Market Rent records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of FY 2026.