County FMR · HUD FY2026
Hutchinson County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Hutchinson County, SD - 26% below the US average.
- $708
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $929
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +5.8%
- YoY change
- -26%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Hutchinson is the 19th cheapest of 66 counties in South Dakota by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #661 most affordable of 3,145 HUD counties; rent here has climbed 5.8% since FY 2025, a modest shift relative to most counties.
- #661
- most affordable of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #19
- cheapest of 66 in South Dakota (2BR)
- -10%
- vs the state average
- $28,320
- income to afford it (30% rule)
General and Operations Managers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (6.4%), while Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary spend the most (31.4%); 14 of 15 common occupations here can afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent without exceeding the 30% threshold.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Hutchinson County, SD. Verify with HUD →
HUD sets the FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent for Hutchinson County, South Dakota at $708 per month - the federal rental-assistance benchmark for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $929/mo and a studio is $641/mo. This is 26% lower than the national average of $959 and 10% below the South Dakota average of $784.
Rent increased5.8% from FY 2025 ($669), outpacing inflation. The 30% affordability floor is comparatively reachable here at $28,320/year.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in South Dakota. Population: 7,401. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (+1.1%, Census ACS). That's slower than South Dakota's statewide growth of +4.0% over the same period.
What these rents mean for Hutchinson 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, Hutchinson County's 2-bedroom of $929 ranks #661 most affordable of 3,145 US counties, in the lower-rent quarter of HUD counties.
This is a below-average rent market: 1-bedroom FMR is 26% under the US average of $959 and 10% below South Dakota's $784. HUD's 1-bedroom figure shifted from $669 (FY 2025) to $708 (FY 2026), a +5.8% move that still leaves this county below the US mid-point.
A 1-bedroom at $708 needs $28,320/year under the 30% rule against a county median of $74,459, and the median household clears that line with room to spare. A 2-bedroom at $929 is the next step up.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $598 | $641 | +$43 (+7.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $669 | $708 | +$39 (+5.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $879 | $929 | +$50 (+5.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,092 | $1,210 | +$118 (+10.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,170 | $1,230 | +$60 (+5.1%) |
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 Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$929 higher than 21% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Hutchinson compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other South Dakota counties
- Pennington
Pennington County
$1,018 1BR FMR / mo
- Minnehaha
Minnehaha County
$986 1BR FMR / mo
- Lincoln
Lincoln County
$986 1BR FMR / mo
- Meade
Meade County
$970 1BR FMR / mo
- Brookings
Brookings County
$781 1BR FMR / mo
- Hutchinson
Hutchinson County
$708 1BR FMR / mo
- Brown
Brown County
$708 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Hutchinson is highlighted. Nearby South Dakota counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Pennington County ($1,018), Minnehaha County ($986), Lincoln County ($986), Meade County ($970), Brookings County ($781), Hutchinson County (this county) ($708), Brown County ($708).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
With a below-average 1-bedroom at $708/mo, most of these South Dakota occupations clear, or miss, the 30% affordability line.
| Occupation | SD Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| General & Operations Managers | $133,440 | 6.4% | Affordable |
| Software Developers | $87,770 | 9.7% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $77,310 | 11% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $69,510 | 12.2% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $60,300 | 14.1% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $58,550 | 14.5% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $57,300 | 14.8% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $56,880 | 14.9% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $49,110 | 17.3% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $43,760 | 19.4% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $39,760 | 21.4% | Affordable |
| Retail Salespersons | $34,260 | 24.8% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $33,940 | 25% | Affordable |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $29,480 | 28.8% | Affordable |
| Teaching Assistants | $27,020 | 31.4% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Hutchinson County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Hutchinson (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 26.0% overall, from $562 to $708. The increases have been fairly steady year to year, with no single jump exceeding 11.6% (FY 2023).
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑5.8% | $641 | $708 | $929 |
| FY 2025 ↓10.0% | $598 | $669 | $879 |
| FY 2024 ↑9.1% | $662 | $743 | $976 |
| FY 2023 ↑11.6% | $600 | $681 | $897 |
| FY 2022 ↑8.3% | $573 | $610 | $802 |
| FY 2021 ↑0.2% | $519 | $563 | $742 |
| FY 2020 | $505 | $562 | $740 |
Where Hutchinson County Ranks in South Dakota
Hutchinson County is not part of any federally-designated metropolitan or micropolitan statistical area -- an independent rental market not administratively tied to a larger urban core. By 2-bedroom FMR, it ranks #19 of 66 counties in South Dakota. Nearest by rank: Deuel County ($929), Dewey County ($929), Edmunds County ($929), Grant County ($929), Gregory County ($929), Hamlin County ($929), Hand County ($929), Hanson County ($929), Hutchinson County (this county) ($929), Jackson County ($929), Jones County ($929), Marshall County ($929), McPherson County ($929), Miner County ($929), Moody County ($929), Oglala Lakota County ($929), Perkins County ($929).
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What this means for renters
Treat Hutchinson'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 $708 implies about $28,320/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 Hutchinson 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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