Hopkins County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kentucky. Population: 45,223.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$662/mo
↑ 0.8% YoY
-26% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$686/mo
↓ 2.0% YoY
-28% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$900/mo
↓ 2.1% YoY
-23% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,163/mo
↓ 0.8% YoY
-24% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,330/mo
↑ 1.5% YoY
-24% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $657 | $662 | +$5 (+0.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $700 | $686 | $-14 (-2.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $919 | $900 | $-19 (-2.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,172 | $1,163 | $-9 (-0.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,310 | $1,330 | +$20 (+1.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$27,440
$2,287/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,000
$3,000/month gross
Other Counties in Kentucky
Hardin County
1 BR: $846/mo
Cumberland County
1 BR: $701/mo
Boyd County
1 BR: $853/mo
Martin County
1 BR: $683/mo
Hancock County
1 BR: $774/mo
Bullitt County
1 BR: $1,047/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.