County FMR · HUD FY2026
Jackson County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Jackson County, CO - 21% below the US average.
- $754
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $989
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +6.0%
- YoY change
- -21%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Jackson is the 8th cheapest of 64 counties in Colorado by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #1,385 most affordable of 3,145 HUD counties; rent here has climbed 6.0% since FY 2025, a modest shift relative to most counties.
- #1,385
- most affordable of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #8
- cheapest of 64 in Colorado (2BR)
- -35%
- vs the state average
- $30,160
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (6.7%), while Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary spend the most (28.8%); 15 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 Jackson County, CO. Verify with HUD →
Jackson County, Colorado carries an FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $754 per month, the federal benchmark HUD publishes for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $989/mo and a studio is $749/mo. That's 21% below the national benchmark of $959 and 35% below the Colorado average of $1,161.
Rent increased6.0% from FY 2025 ($711), outpacing inflation. The 30% affordability floor is comparatively reachable here at $30,160/year.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Colorado. Population: 1,440.
What these rents mean for Jackson 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, Jackson County's 2-bedroom of $989 ranks #1,385 most affordable of 3,145 US counties, in the middle half of HUD counties.
This is a below-average rent market: 1-bedroom FMR is 21% under the US average of $959 and 35% below Colorado's $1,161. HUD's 1-bedroom figure shifted from $711 (FY 2025) to $754 (FY 2026), a +6.0% move that still leaves this county below the US mid-point.
A 1-bedroom at $754 needs $30,160/year under the 30% rule against a county median of $41,809, and the median household clears that line with room to spare. A 2-bedroom at $989 is the next step up.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $707 | $749 | +$42 (+5.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $711 | $754 | +$43 (+6.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $989 | +$56 (+6.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,192 | $1,262 | +$70 (+5.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,492 | $1,551 | +$59 (+4.0%) |
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 Jackson 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 Jackson sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$989 higher than 44% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Jackson compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Colorado counties
- Denver
Denver County
$1,754 1BR FMR / mo
- Arapahoe
Arapahoe County
$1,754 1BR FMR / mo
- Jefferson
Jefferson County
$1,754 1BR FMR / mo
- Adams
Adams County
$1,754 1BR FMR / mo
- Douglas
Douglas County
$1,754 1BR FMR / mo
- El Paso
El Paso County
$1,464 1BR FMR / mo
- Jackson
Jackson County
$754 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Jackson is highlighted. Nearby Colorado counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Denver County ($1,754), Arapahoe County ($1,754), Jefferson County ($1,754), Adams County ($1,754), Douglas County ($1,754), El Paso County ($1,464), Jackson County (this county) ($754).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
With a below-average 1-bedroom at $754/mo, most of these Colorado occupations clear, or miss, the 30% affordability line.
| Occupation | CO Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $134,540 | 6.7% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $130,340 | 6.9% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $96,520 | 9.4% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $96,100 | 9.4% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $90,030 | 10% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $73,380 | 12.3% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $62,090 | 14.6% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $61,550 | 14.7% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $60,260 | 15% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $48,070 | 18.8% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $46,020 | 19.7% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $37,270 | 24.3% | Affordable |
| Retail Salespersons | $36,960 | 24.5% | Affordable |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $35,440 | 25.5% | Affordable |
| Teaching Assistants | $31,390 | 28.8% | Affordable |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Jackson County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Jackson (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 9.4% overall, from $689 to $754. The path there hasn't been smooth: year-over-year moves have swung by as much as 16.3% (FY 2021), a volatility pattern that makes single-year comparisons a poor guide to the underlying trend.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑6.0% | $749 | $754 | $989 |
| FY 2025 ↑3.2% | $707 | $711 | $933 |
| FY 2024 ↑6.2% | $684 | $689 | $905 |
| FY 2023 ↓10.0% | $646 | $649 | $826 |
| FY 2022 ↓10.0% | $717 | $721 | $882 |
| FY 2021 ↑16.3% | $796 | $801 | $979 |
| FY 2020 | $685 | $689 | $855 |
Where Jackson County Ranks in Colorado
Jackson 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 #8 of 64 counties in Colorado. Nearest by rank: Baca County ($973), Conejos County ($973), Costilla County ($973), Otero County ($973), Prowers County ($973), Sedgwick County ($973), Saguache County ($975), Jackson County (this county) ($989), Alamosa County ($999), Rio Blanco County ($1,009), Huerfano County ($1,013), Lincoln County ($1,016), Bent County ($1,019), Cheyenne County ($1,044), Phillips County ($1,054), Yuma County ($1,061).
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What this means for renters
Treat Jackson'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 $754 implies about $30,160/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 Jackson 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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