County FMR · HUD FY2026
Huntingdon County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Huntingdon County, PA - 13% below the US average.
- $833
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $973
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +12.7%
- YoY change
- -13%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Huntingdon is the 7th cheapest of 67 counties in Pennsylvania by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #976 most affordable of 3,145 HUD counties; rent here has climbed 12.7% since FY 2025, a sharp move relative to most counties.
- #976
- most affordable of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #7
- cheapest of 67 in Pennsylvania (2BR)
- -16%
- vs the state average
- $33,320
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (8.1%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (35.1%).
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Huntingdon County, PA. Verify with HUD →
The Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania is $833 per month in FY 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A 2-bedroom costs $973/mo and a studio is $790/mo. This is 13% lower than the national average of $959 and 16% below the Pennsylvania average of $996.
Rent increased12.7% from FY 2025 ($739), outpacing inflation. Under the 30% rule, affordability starts near $33,320/year for a 1-bedroom.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Pennsylvania. Population: 44,123. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (-3.5%, Census ACS). That's slower than Pennsylvania's statewide growth of +1.5% over the same period.
What these rents mean for Huntingdon 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, Huntingdon County's 2-bedroom of $973 ranks #976 most affordable of 3,145 US counties, in the middle half of HUD counties.
Huntingdon County's 1-bedroom FMR tracks close to the national mid-point (13% below the US average of $959), while sitting 16% below the Pennsylvania average of $996. Year-over-year, the 1-bedroom FMR moved from$739 in FY 2025 to $833 in FY 2026, a change of +12.7%, which outpaces typical consumer inflation.
At the FY 2026 1-bedroom FMR of $833, the 30% rule points to $33,320/year (about $2,777/month) versus this county's median household income of $65,429. A 2-bedroom at $973 pushes the threshold higher.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $714 | $790 | +$76 (+10.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $739 | $833 | +$94 (+12.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $908 | $973 | +$65 (+7.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,196 | $1,320 | +$124 (+10.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,465 | $1,632 | +$167 (+11.4%) |
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 Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$973 higher than 31% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Huntingdon compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Pennsylvania counties
- Philadelphia
Philadelphia County
$1,520 1BR FMR / mo
- Montgomery
Montgomery County
$1,520 1BR FMR / mo
- Bucks
Bucks County
$1,520 1BR FMR / mo
- Delaware
Delaware County
$1,520 1BR FMR / mo
- Lancaster
Lancaster County
$1,220 1BR FMR / mo
- Allegheny
Allegheny County
$1,077 1BR FMR / mo
- Huntingdon
Huntingdon County
$833 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Huntingdon is highlighted. Nearby Pennsylvania counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Philadelphia County ($1,520), Montgomery County ($1,520), Bucks County ($1,520), Delaware County ($1,520), Lancaster County ($1,220), Allegheny County ($1,077), Huntingdon County (this county) ($833).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $833/mo compares to Pennsylvania salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).
| Occupation | PA Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $123,740 | 8.1% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $100,400 | 10% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $87,610 | 11.4% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $86,350 | 11.6% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $77,330 | 12.9% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $74,160 | 13.5% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $65,400 | 15.3% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $60,950 | 16.4% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $58,540 | 17.1% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $43,080 | 23.2% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $37,560 | 26.6% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $35,670 | 28% | Affordable |
| Teaching Assistants | $30,550 | 32.7% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $30,410 | 32.9% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $28,490 | 35.1% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Huntingdon County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Huntingdon (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 39.1% overall, from $599 to $833. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +12.7% in FY 2026, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑12.7% | $790 | $833 | $973 |
| FY 2025 ↑8.0% | $714 | $739 | $908 |
| FY 2024 ↑0.6% | $652 | $684 | $845 |
| FY 2023 ↑4.9% | $617 | $680 | $821 |
| FY 2022 ↑6.4% | $585 | $648 | $757 |
| FY 2021 ↑1.7% | $571 | $609 | $724 |
| FY 2020 | $532 | $599 | $714 |
Part of the Huntingdon, PA Micro Area
Huntingdon County is a central county of the Huntingdon, PA micropolitan statistical area.
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What this means for renters
Treat Huntingdon'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 $833 implies about $33,320/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 Huntingdon 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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