County FMR · HUD FY2026
Hickman County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Hickman County, TN - 13% below the US average.
- $832
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $992
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +1.6%
- YoY change
- -13%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Hickman is the 45th most expensive of 95 counties in Tennessee by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #1,385 most affordable of 3,145 HUD counties.
- #1,385
- most affordable of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #45
- most expensive of 95 in Tennessee (2BR)
- -10%
- vs the state average
- $33,280
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (8.5%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (35.9%).
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Hickman County, TN. Verify with HUD →
Hickman County, Tennessee carries an FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $832 per month, the federal benchmark HUD publishes for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $992/mo and a studio is $827/mo. That's 13% below the national benchmark of $959 and 10% below the Tennessee average of $924.
Rent increased1.6% from FY 2025 ($819), roughly tracking inflation. Under the 30% rule, affordability starts near $33,280/year for a 1-bedroom.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Tennessee. Population: 24,996. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (+2.2%, Census ACS). That's slower than Tennessee's statewide growth of +5.0% over the same period.
What these rents mean for Hickman 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, Hickman County's 2-bedroom of $992 ranks #1,385 most affordable of 3,145 US counties, in the middle half of HUD counties.
Hickman County's 1-bedroom FMR tracks close to the national mid-point (13% below the US average of $959), while sitting 10% below the Tennessee average of $924. The 1-bedroom FMR went from$819 in FY 2025 to $832 in FY 2026, a change of +1.6%, which tracks roughly with broader price trends.
At the FY 2026 1-bedroom FMR of $832, the 30% rule points to $33,280/year (about $2,773/month) versus this county's median household income of $57,223. A 2-bedroom at $992 pushes the threshold higher.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $729 | $827 | +$98 (+13.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $819 | $832 | +$13 (+1.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $911 | $992 | +$81 (+8.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,199 | $1,277 | +$78 (+6.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,470 | $1,664 | +$194 (+13.2%) |
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 Hickman 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 Hickman sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$992 higher than 44% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Hickman compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Tennessee counties
- Davidson
Davidson County
$1,578 1BR FMR / mo
- Rutherford
Rutherford County
$1,578 1BR FMR / mo
- Williamson
Williamson County
$1,578 1BR FMR / mo
- Hamilton
Hamilton County
$1,263 1BR FMR / mo
- Knox
Knox County
$1,184 1BR FMR / mo
- Shelby
Shelby County
$1,154 1BR FMR / mo
- Hickman
Hickman County
$832 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Hickman is highlighted. Nearby Tennessee counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Davidson County ($1,578), Rutherford County ($1,578), Williamson County ($1,578), Hamilton County ($1,263), Knox County ($1,184), Shelby County ($1,154), Hickman County (this county) ($832).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $832/mo compares to Tennessee salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).
| Occupation | TN Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $117,340 | 8.5% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $102,850 | 9.7% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $79,030 | 12.6% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $75,500 | 13.2% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $59,410 | 16.8% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $59,190 | 16.9% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $55,610 | 18% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $55,270 | 18.1% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $52,690 | 18.9% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $40,130 | 24.9% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $38,130 | 26.2% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $31,220 | 32% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $30,770 | 32.4% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $28,030 | 35.6% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $27,840 | 35.9% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Hickman County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Hickman (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 20.4% overall, from $691 to $832. The path there hasn't been smooth: year-over-year moves have swung by as much as 16.0% (FY 2024), a volatility pattern that makes single-year comparisons a poor guide to the underlying trend.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑1.6% | $827 | $832 | $992 |
| FY 2025 ↑6.8% | $729 | $819 | $911 |
| FY 2024 ↑16.0% | $707 | $767 | $861 |
| FY 2023 ↑7.1% | $609 | $661 | $747 |
| FY 2022 ↓9.9% | $583 | $617 | $703 |
| FY 2021 ↓0.9% | $647 | $685 | $781 |
| FY 2020 | $617 | $691 | $787 |
Part of the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Metro Area
Hickman County is a outlying county of the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metropolitan statistical area, alongside 13 other metro-area counties.
Hickman County ranks #13 of 14 counties in this metro area by 1-bedroom FMR. Every county sharing this metro, highest to lowest: Davidson County ($1,578), Rutherford County ($1,578), Williamson County ($1,578), Sumner County ($1,578), Wilson County ($1,578), Robertson County ($1,578), Dickson County ($1,578), Cheatham County ($1,578), Cannon County ($1,578), Trousdale County ($1,578), Maury County ($1,138), Macon County ($887), Hickman County (this county) ($832), Smith County ($801).
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What this means for renters
Treat Hickman'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 $832 implies about $33,280/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 Hickman 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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