Herkimer County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in New York. Population: 60,293.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$899/mo
↓ 2.5% YoY
+1% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$926/mo
↓ 0.2% YoY
-3% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,172/mo
↑ 1.1% YoY
-0% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,405/mo
↑ 0.6% YoY
-8% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,623/mo
↓ 1.7% YoY
-8% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $922 | $899 | $-23 (-2.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $928 | $926 | $-2 (-0.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,159 | $1,172 | +$13 (+1.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,396 | $1,405 | +$9 (+0.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,651 | $1,623 | $-28 (-1.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$37,040
$3,087/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$46,880
$3,907/month gross
Other Counties in New York
Tompkins County
1 BR: $1,466/mo
Orange County
1 BR: $1,549/mo
Washington County
1 BR: $1,066/mo
Sullivan County
1 BR: $1,070/mo
Cattaraugus County
1 BR: $783/mo
Richmond County
1 BR: $2,655/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.