County FMR · HUD FY2026

Harrison County Fair Market Rent

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Harrison County, WV - 12% below the US average.

$843
1-bedroom FMR
$955
2-bedroom FMR
-1.4%
YoY change
-12%
vs US avg

The verdict

Harrison is the 18th most expensive of 55 counties in West Virginia by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #819 most affordable of 3,145 HUD counties.

#819
most affordable of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
#18
most expensive of 55 in West Virginia (2BR)
+10%
vs the state average
$33,720
income to afford it (30% rule)

Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (9.8%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (40.5%).

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Harrison County, WV. Verify with HUD →

Harrison County, West Virginia carries an FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $843 per month, the federal benchmark HUD publishes for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $955/mo and a studio is $770/mo. That's 12% below the national benchmark of $959 and 10% above the West Virginia average of $766.

Rent decreased1.4% from FY 2025 ($855), declining against the trend. Under the 30% rule, affordability starts near $33,720/year for a 1-bedroom.

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in West Virginia. Population: 65,862. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (-4.1%, Census ACS). That's slower than West Virginia's statewide growth of -2.4% over the same period.

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Area HARRISON·COUNTY·WV·WV

Harrison County, WV: $843/mo 1BR · #819 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026

  • FMR-AREA WV
  • 1BR-FMR $843
  • 2BR-FMR $955
  • RANK-MID #819
  • YOY-FLAT -1.4%
  • VSUS-BELOW -12%
  • VS-ST-HIGH +10% WV
  • INC-ROOM 17%
  • POP-MID 66K
  • PHOTO-FINISH Kanawha County
  • VOUCH-90-110 $759–$927
  • FY-2026 FY2026

Photo-finish peer: Kanawha ($14 1BR gap)

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Fair Market Rents (2026)

Studio
State avg: $714 · US avg: $893
$770/mo
↓ 2.5% YoY +8% vs state -14% vs US
1 Bedroom
State avg: $766 · US avg: $959
$843/mo
↓ 1.4% YoY +10% vs state -12% vs US
2 Bedroom
State avg: $945 · US avg: $1,175
$955/mo
↑ 0.8% YoY +1% vs state -19% vs US
3 Bedroom
State avg: $1,231 · US avg: $1,525
$1,264/mo
↑ 0.8% YoY +3% vs state -17% vs US
4 Bedroom
State avg: $1,380 · US avg: $1,756
$1,466/mo
↓ 3.0% YoY +6% vs state -17% vs US

Year-over-Year Comparison

Bedrooms FY 2025 FY 2026 Change
Studio $790
$770
$-20 (-2.5%)
1 Bedroom $855
$843
$-12 (-1.4%)
2 Bedroom $947
$955
+$8 (+0.8%)
3 Bedroom $1,254
$1,264
+$10 (+0.8%)
4 Bedroom $1,512
$1,466
$-46 (-3.0%)

Rent Burden Analysis

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

Studio
15.8%
Affordable
Need $30,800/yr for 30% rule
1 Bedroom
17.3%
Affordable
Need $33,720/yr for 30% rule
2 Bedroom
19.6%
Affordable
Need $38,200/yr for 30% rule
3 Bedroom
26%
Affordable
Need $50,560/yr for 30% rule
4 Bedroom
30.2%
Burdened
Need $58,640/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%19.6%
Harrison County 2-bedroom rent burden
County median income: $58,326 · National avg burden: 21.7% ·View West Virginia rent burden →

Where Harrison sits among every US county

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

$955 higher than 26% of 3,145 counties

$600–$800: 23 counties (1%). Below this entry. $800–$1,000: 1,406 counties (45%). This entry sits in this band. $1,000–$1,200: 723 counties (23%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $0.2K-wide band; taller bars hold more counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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

How Harrison compares on 1-bedroom rent

1-bedroom FMR vs other West Virginia counties

1BR FMR / mo

What this shows Harrison is highlighted. Nearby West Virginia counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Berkeley County ($971), Monongalia County ($877), Cabell County ($853), Harrison County (this county) ($843), Kanawha County ($829), Wood County ($745), Raleigh County ($719).

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

Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?

How a 1-bedroom at $843/mo compares to West Virginia salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).

Occupation WV Salary Rent Burden Verdict
Software Developers $103,550 9.8% Affordable
General & Operations Managers $80,490 12.6% Affordable
Registered Nurses $79,990 12.6% Affordable
Accountants & Auditors $74,520 13.6% Affordable
Electricians $63,850 15.8% Affordable
Elementary School Teachers $55,550 18.2% Affordable
Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $54,570 18.5% Affordable
Paralegals & Legal Assistants $49,620 20.4% Affordable
Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,040 20.6% Affordable
Customer Service Representatives $37,610 26.9% Affordable
Pharmacy Technicians $37,370 27.1% Affordable
Janitors & Cleaners $30,590 33.1% Stretched
Teaching Assistants $28,220 35.8% Stretched
Retail Salespersons $27,910 36.2% Stretched
Fast Food & Counter Workers $24,960 40.5% Stretched
Salaries: BLS OES (West Virginia) median · 30% = affordable threshold · Try the salary calculator →

Rent Trends (2020–2026)

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

Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Harrison (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 35.3% overall, from $623 to $843. The path there hasn't been smooth: year-over-year moves have swung by as much as 24.4% (FY 2024), a volatility pattern that makes single-year comparisons a poor guide to the underlying trend.

$600$700$800$900 FY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025FY2026 $843
Harrison County 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent, FY2020–FY2026
Year Studio 1 BR 2 BR
FY 2026 ↓1.4% $770 $843 $955
FY 2025 ↑2.3% $790 $855 $947
FY 2024 ↑24.4% $815 $836 $961
FY 2023 ↑3.9% $668 $672 $811
FY 2022 ↑5.2% $643 $647 $820
FY 2021 ↓1.3% $611 $615 $783
FY 2020 $619 $623 $777
Total change (6yr): +35.3%
Annualized: +5.2%/yr
1 BR: $623 → $843

Part of the Clarksburg, WV Micro Area

Harrison County is a central county of the Clarksburg, WV micropolitan statistical area, alongside 2 other micro-area counties.

Harrison County ranks #1 of 3 counties in this metro area by 1-bedroom FMR. Every county sharing this metro, highest to lowest: Harrison County (this county) ($843), Taylor County ($774), Doddridge County ($754).

Harrison County (this county)
1 BR: $843/mo
Taylor County
1 BR: $774/mo
Doddridge County
1 BR: $754/mo

Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden

Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Harrison County, both outside West Virginia 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 WV (FY2026).

Cleburne County
AR · 2 BR $955/mo
Leake County
MS · 2 BR $955/mo
Beadle County
SD · 2 BR $955/mo
Humphreys County
TN · 2 BR $955/mo

Similar rent burden

Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside WV).

Franklin County
NY · 19.7% of income · 2 BR $1,044/mo
Lincoln County
KS · 19.7% of income · 2 BR $877/mo
Adams County
IL · 19.7% of income · 2 BR $1,064/mo
Faulk County
SD · 19.7% of income · 2 BR $950/mo

Nearby Counties in West Virginia

Largest counties by population in West Virginia

Showing the 8 largest of 54 other counties in West Virginia.

Kanawha County
1 BR: $829/mo Pop: 179,895
Berkeley County
1 BR: $971/mo Pop: 123,283
Monongalia County
1 BR: $877/mo Pop: 105,988
Cabell County
1 BR: $853/mo Pop: 93,965
Wood County
1 BR: $745/mo Pop: 84,272
Raleigh County
1 BR: $719/mo Pop: 74,303
Mercer County
1 BR: $717/mo Pop: 59,530
Jefferson County
1 BR: $953/mo Pop: 58,043
View all counties in West Virginia →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Harrison County? ▼
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Harrison County is $843 per month. A 2-bedroom is $955 and a studio is $770.
How does Harrison County rent compare to the national average? ▼
Rent in Harrison County is 12% below the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $843 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does Harrison County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent? ▼
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Harrison County's 2-bedroom FMR of $955 ranks #819 most affordable among 3,145 HUD counties, placing it in the middle half of HUD counties.
What income do I need to afford rent in Harrison County? ▼
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $33,720 ($2,810/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Harrison County.
Is rent going up or down in Harrison County? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Harrison County decreased by 1.4% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $855 to $843.
Which jobs can afford rent in Harrison County? ▼
Based on West Virginia BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like Software Developers, General and Operations Managers, Registered Nurses can afford a 1-bedroom at $843/mo. 11 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Harrison County over time? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Harrison County went from $623 in FY 2020 to $843 in FY 2026, a total change of +35.3% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Harrison County? ▼
In Harrison County, the FY 2026 FMR of $843/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 Harrison County? ▼
For Harrison County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($843/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).

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.