Hood County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 62,459.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,098/mo
↑ 4.9% YoY
+23% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,237/mo
↑ 10.2% YoY
+29% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,412/mo
↑ 5.8% YoY
+20% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,693/mo
↑ 5.4% YoY
+11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,196/mo
↑ 3.9% YoY
+25% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,047 | $1,098 | +$51 (+4.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,122 | $1,237 | +$115 (+10.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,334 | $1,412 | +$78 (+5.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,607 | $1,693 | +$86 (+5.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,113 | $2,196 | +$83 (+3.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$49,480
$4,123/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$56,480
$4,707/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Palo Pinto County
1 BR: $825/mo
Brazoria County
1 BR: $1,240/mo
Jack County
1 BR: $888/mo
McMullen County
1 BR: $811/mo
Bell County
1 BR: $990/mo
Blanco County
1 BR: $889/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.