Jackson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 42,388.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$840/mo
↑ 0.5% YoY
-6% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$879/mo
↑ 1.3% YoY
-8% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$964/mo
↑ 0.3% YoY
-18% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,272/mo
↑ 0.2% YoY
-17% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,276/mo
↑ 0.2% YoY
-27% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $836 | $840 | +$4 (+0.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $868 | $879 | +$11 (+1.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $961 | $964 | +$3 (+0.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,269 | $1,272 | +$3 (+0.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,274 | $1,276 | +$2 (+0.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,160
$2,930/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,560
$3,213/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Cabarrus County
1 BR: $1,538/mo
Watauga County
1 BR: $988/mo
Martin County
1 BR: $705/mo
Burke County
1 BR: $908/mo
Hoke County
1 BR: $761/mo
Macon County
1 BR: $830/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.