County FMR · HUD FY2026

Hood River County Fair Market Rent

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Hood River County, OR - 50% above the US average.

$1,436
1-bedroom FMR
$1,884
2-bedroom FMR
+0.1%
YoY change
+50%
vs US avg

The verdict

Hood River is the 6th most expensive of 36 counties in Oregon by 2-bedroom FMR.

#6
most expensive of 36 in Oregon (2BR)
+26%
vs the state average
$57,440
income to afford it (30% rule)
+0.1%
YoY, FY2025→2026

Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (12.7%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (50%).

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Hood River County, OR. Verify with HUD →

HUD sets the FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent for Hood River County, Oregon at $1,436 per month - the federal rental-assistance benchmark for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,884/mo and a studio is $1,311/mo. This is 50% higher than the national average of $959 and 26% above the Oregon average of $1,143.

Rent increased0.1% from FY 2025 ($1,435), roughly tracking inflation. To afford rent here, a household needs at least $57,440/year based on the 30% affordability rule.

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Oregon. Population: 23,965. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (+3.6%, Census ACS). That's in line with Oregon's statewide growth of +3.8% over the same period.

What these rents mean for Hood River County

The Hood River County FMR area applies to all ZIP codes inside the county boundary, and Oregon's housing authorities use it as the baseline for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. See how FMR is calculated for the full 40th-percentile methodology and payment-standard rules.

Hood River County's 1-bedroom rent runs 50% above the US average of $959 and 26% higher than the Oregon state average of $1,143. Over the past year, 1-bedroom rent here shifted from$1,435 in FY 2025 to $1,436 in FY 2026 - a change of +0.1%, which tracks roughly with broader price trends.

At the FY 2026 1-bedroom FMR of $1,436, affording it under the 30%-of-income rule takes $57,440 per year (about $4,787/month) in household income, and a 2-bedroom at $1,884 pushes that threshold even higher. With a population of 23,965 and a county median household income of $82,095, the arithmetic here directly shapes which wage earners can rent without being cost-burdened.

Fair Market Rents (2026)

Studio
State avg: $1,051 · US avg: $893
$1,311/mo
↑ 1.5% YoY +25% vs state +47% vs US
1 Bedroom
State avg: $1,143 · US avg: $959
$1,436/mo
↑ 0.1% YoY +26% vs state +50% vs US
2 Bedroom
State avg: $1,425 · US avg: $1,175
$1,884/mo
↑ 0.1% YoY +32% vs state +60% vs US
3 Bedroom
State avg: $1,963 · US avg: $1,525
$2,620/mo
↓ 0.7% YoY +33% vs state +72% vs US
4 Bedroom
State avg: $2,318 · US avg: $1,756
$3,160/mo
↓ 0.1% YoY +36% vs state +80% vs US

Year-over-Year Comparison

Bedrooms FY 2025 FY 2026 Change
Studio $1,291
$1,311
+$20 (+1.5%)
1 Bedroom $1,435
$1,436
+$1 (+0.1%)
2 Bedroom $1,883
$1,884
+$1 (+0.1%)
3 Bedroom $2,639
$2,620
$-19 (-0.7%)
4 Bedroom $3,162
$3,160
$-2 (-0.1%)

Affordability Snapshot

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

Required annual income for 1 BR
$57,440
$4,787/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$75,360
$6,280/month gross

Rent Burden Analysis

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

Studio
19.2%
Affordable
Need $52,440/yr for 30% rule
1 Bedroom
21%
Affordable
Need $57,440/yr for 30% rule
2 Bedroom
27.5%
Affordable
Need $75,360/yr for 30% rule
3 Bedroom
38.3%
Burdened
Need $104,800/yr for 30% rule
4 Bedroom
46.2%
Burdened
Need $126,400/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.

Hood River County 2-bedroom rent burden

0%100%National avg22%27.5%
Hood River County 2-bedroom rent burden
County median income: $82,095 · National avg burden: 21.7% ·View Oregon rent burden →

Where Hood River sits among every US county

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

$1,884 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $1,200–$1,400: 417 counties (13%). Below this entry. $1,400–$1,600: 181 counties (6%). Below this entry. $1,600–$1,800: 172 counties (5%). Below this entry. $1,800–$2,000: 108 counties (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Hood River compares on 1-bedroom rent

1-bedroom FMR vs other Oregon counties

1BR FMR / mo

What this shows Hood River is highlighted. Nearby Oregon counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Multnomah County ($1,677), Washington County ($1,677), Clackamas County ($1,677), Hood River County (this county) ($1,436), Lane County ($1,286), Jackson County ($1,229), Marion County ($1,201).

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

Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?

How a 1-bedroom at $1,436/mo compares to Oregon salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).

Occupation OR Salary Rent Burden Verdict
Software Developers $135,260 12.7% Affordable
Registered Nurses $123,990 13.9% Affordable
General & Operations Managers $98,580 17.5% Affordable
Electricians $97,320 17.7% Affordable
Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $88,140 19.6% Affordable
Accountants & Auditors $81,130 21.2% Affordable
Elementary School Teachers $75,800 22.7% Affordable
Paralegals & Legal Assistants $63,970 26.9% Affordable
Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,180 28.2% Affordable
Pharmacy Technicians $51,210 33.6% Stretched
Customer Service Representatives $46,280 37.2% Stretched
Janitors & Cleaners $37,550 45.9% Stretched
Teaching Assistants $36,540 47.2% Stretched
Retail Salespersons $36,140 47.7% Stretched
Fast Food & Counter Workers $34,430 50% Stretched
Salaries: BLS OES (Oregon) median · 30% = affordable threshold · Try the salary calculator →

Rent Trends (2020–2026)

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

Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Hood River (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 58.0% overall, from $909 to $1,436. The path there hasn't been smooth: year-over-year moves have swung by as much as 36.1% (FY 2023), a volatility pattern that makes single-year comparisons a poor guide to the underlying trend.

$800$1,000$1,200$1,400$1,600 FY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025FY2026 $1,436
Hood River County 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent, FY2020–FY2026
Year Studio 1 BR 2 BR
FY 2026 ↑0.1% $1,311 $1,436 $1,884
FY 2025 ↑3.4% $1,291 $1,435 $1,883
FY 2024 ↑6.4% $1,236 $1,388 $1,824
FY 2023 ↑36.1% $1,147 $1,304 $1,716
FY 2022 ↑4.6% $838 $958 $1,261
FY 2021 ↑0.8% $796 $916 $1,207
FY 2020 $766 $909 $1,175
Total change (6yr): +58.0%
Annualized: +7.9%/yr
1 BR: $909 → $1,436

Part of the Hood River, OR Micro Area

Hood River County is a central county of the Hood River, OR micropolitan statistical area.

Nearby Counties in Oregon

Largest counties by population in Oregon

Multnomah County
1 BR: $1,677/mo Pop: 808,098
Washington County
1 BR: $1,677/mo Pop: 599,541
Clackamas County
1 BR: $1,677/mo Pop: 420,925
Lane County
1 BR: $1,286/mo Pop: 382,218
Marion County
1 BR: $1,201/mo Pop: 345,815
Jackson County
1 BR: $1,229/mo Pop: 222,604
Deschutes County
1 BR: $1,371/mo Pop: 199,352
Linn County
1 BR: $1,236/mo Pop: 128,598
View all counties in Oregon →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Hood River County? ▼
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Hood River County is $1,436 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,884 and a studio is $1,311.
How does Hood River County rent compare to the national average? ▼
Rent in Hood River County is 50% above the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $1,436 compared to $959 nationally.
What income do I need to afford rent in Hood River County? ▼
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $57,440 ($4,787/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Hood River County.
Is rent going up or down in Hood River County? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Hood River County increased by 0.1% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $1,435 to $1,436.
Which jobs can afford rent in Hood River County? ▼
Based on Oregon BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like Software Developers, Registered Nurses, General and Operations Managers can afford a 1-bedroom at $1,436/mo. 9 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Hood River County over time? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Hood River County went from $909 in FY 2020 to $1,436 in FY 2026, a total change of +58.0% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Hood River County? ▼
In Hood River County, the FY 2026 FMR of $1,436/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 Hood River County? ▼
For Hood River County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($1,436/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).

What this means for renters

Treat Hood River'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 $1,436 implies about $57,440/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 Hood River 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

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