County FMR · HUD FY2026

Jackson County Fair Market Rent

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Jackson County, OR - 28% above the US average.

$1,229
1-bedroom FMR
$1,530
2-bedroom FMR
+8.1%
YoY change
+28%
vs US avg

The verdict

Jackson is the 13th most expensive of 36 counties in Oregon by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #440 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties; rent here has climbed 8.1% since FY 2025, a modest shift relative to most counties.

#440
most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
#13
most expensive of 36 in Oregon (2BR)
+8%
vs the state average
$49,160
income to afford it (30% rule)

Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (10.9%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (42.8%).

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Jackson County, OR. Verify with HUD →

Jackson County, Oregon carries an FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,229 per month, the federal benchmark HUD publishes for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,530/mo and a studio is $1,055/mo. That's 28% above the national benchmark of $959 and 8% above the Oregon average of $1,143.

Rent increased8.1% from FY 2025 ($1,137), outpacing inflation. A household needs about $49,160/year to stay under the 30% rent-to-income line.

Observed renter burden: 49.3% of the 31,757 renter households counted by ACS paid at least 30% of income in gross rent. This ACS 2023 household measure is distinct from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent benchmark above.

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Oregon. Population: 222,604. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (+3.9%, Census ACS). That's in line with Oregon's statewide growth of +3.8% over the same period.

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Area JACKSON·COUNTY·OR·OR

Jackson County, OR: $1,229/mo 1BR · #440 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026

  • FMR-AREA OR
  • 1BR-FMR $1,229
  • 2BR-FMR $1,530
  • RANK-MID #440
  • YOY-SURGE +8.1%
  • VSUS-HIGH +28%
  • VS-ST-NEAR +8% OR
  • INC-MID 21%
  • POP-MID 223K
  • PHOTO-NEAR Multnomah County
  • VOUCH-90-110 $1,106–$1,352
  • FY-2026 FY2026

Photo-finish peer: Multnomah ($448 1BR gap)

Read with: Understanding rent burden

Fair Market Rents (2026)

Studio
State avg: $1,051 · US avg: $893
$1,055/mo
↑ 5.7% YoY +0% vs state +18% vs US
1 Bedroom
State avg: $1,143 · US avg: $959
$1,229/mo
↑ 8.1% YoY +8% vs state +28% vs US
2 Bedroom
State avg: $1,425 · US avg: $1,175
$1,530/mo
↑ 5.1% YoY +7% vs state +30% vs US
3 Bedroom
State avg: $1,963 · US avg: $1,525
$2,128/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY +8% vs state +40% vs US
4 Bedroom
State avg: $2,318 · US avg: $1,756
$2,514/mo
↑ 4.6% YoY +8% vs state +43% vs US

Year-over-Year Comparison

Bedrooms FY 2025 FY 2026 Change
Studio $998
$1,055
+$57 (+5.7%)
1 Bedroom $1,137
$1,229
+$92 (+8.1%)
2 Bedroom $1,456
$1,530
+$74 (+5.1%)
3 Bedroom $2,040
$2,128
+$88 (+4.3%)
4 Bedroom $2,404
$2,514
+$110 (+4.6%)

Rent Burden Analysis

How much of household income goes to rent in Jackson County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.

Studio
17.7%
Affordable
Need $42,200/yr for 30% rule
1 Bedroom
20.6%
Affordable
Need $49,160/yr for 30% rule
2 Bedroom
25.7%
Affordable
Need $61,200/yr for 30% rule
3 Bedroom
35.7%
Burdened
Need $85,120/yr for 30% rule
4 Bedroom
42.2%
Burdened
Need $100,560/yr for 30% rule
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.

0%100%National avg22%25.7%
Jackson County 2-bedroom rent burden
County median income: $71,443 · National avg burden: 21.7% ·View Oregon rent burden →

Where Jackson sits among every US county

2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties

$1,530 Top 14% higher than 86% of 3,145 counties

$600–$800: 23 counties (1%). Below this entry. $800–$1,000: 1,406 counties (45%). Below this entry. $1,000–$1,200: 723 counties (23%). Below this entry. $1,200–$1,400: 417 counties (13%). Below this entry. $1,400–$1,600: 181 counties (6%). This entry sits in this band. $1,600–$1,800: 172 counties (5%). Above this entry. $1,800–$2,000: 108 counties (3%). Above this entry. $2,000–$2,200: 29 counties (1%). Above this entry. $2,200–$2,400: 40 counties (1%). Above this entry. $2,400–$2,600: 13 counties (0%). Above this entry. $2,600–$2,800: 9 counties (0%). Above this entry. $2,800–$3,000: 15 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,000–$3,200: 3 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,200–$3,400: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,400–$3,600: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,600–$3,800: 3 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,800–$4,000: 0 counties (0%). Above this entry. $4,000–$4,200: 0 counties (0%). Above this entry. $4,200–$4,400: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. This county $600 $4,400 every US county, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.2K-wide band; taller bars hold more counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 Oregon counties

1BR FMR / mo

What this shows Jackson is highlighted. Nearby Oregon counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Multnomah County ($1,677), Washington County ($1,677), Clackamas County ($1,677), Deschutes County ($1,371), Lane County ($1,286), Jackson County (this county) ($1,229), Marion County ($1,201).

Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) As of FY2026

Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?

Against a high local FMR of $1,229/mo, which of 15 common occupations still clear the 30% line using Oregon BLS wages?

Occupation OR Salary Rent Burden Verdict
Software Developers $135,260 10.9% Affordable
Registered Nurses $123,990 11.9% Affordable
General & Operations Managers $98,580 15% Affordable
Electricians $97,320 15.2% Affordable
Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $88,140 16.7% Affordable
Accountants & Auditors $81,130 18.2% Affordable
Elementary School Teachers $75,800 19.5% Affordable
Paralegals & Legal Assistants $63,970 23.1% Affordable
Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,180 24.1% Affordable
Pharmacy Technicians $51,210 28.8% Affordable
Customer Service Representatives $46,280 31.9% Stretched
Janitors & Cleaners $37,550 39.3% Stretched
Teaching Assistants $36,540 40.4% Stretched
Retail Salespersons $36,140 40.8% Stretched
Fast Food & Counter Workers $34,430 42.8% Stretched
Salaries: BLS OES (Oregon) median · 30% = affordable threshold · Try the salary calculator →

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 55.2% overall, from $792 to $1,229. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +15.2% in FY 2022, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.

$700$800$900$1,000$1,100$1,200$1,300 FY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025FY2026 $1,229
Jackson County 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent, FY2020–FY2026
Year Studio 1 BR 2 BR
FY 2026 ↑8.1% $1,055 $1,229 $1,530
FY 2025 ↑7.1% $998 $1,137 $1,456
FY 2024 ↑8.6% $946 $1,062 $1,396
FY 2023 ↑7.7% $861 $978 $1,287
FY 2022 ↑15.2% $825 $908 $1,195
FY 2021 ↓0.5% $727 $788 $1,039
FY 2020 $729 $792 $1,043
Total change (6yr): +55.2%
Annualized: +7.6%/yr
1 BR: $792 → $1,229

Part of the Medford, OR Metro Area

Jackson County is a central county of the Medford, OR metropolitan statistical area.

Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden

Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Jackson County, both outside Oregon so the link neighborhoods are not the same-state geography lattice above. Axes stay disjoint: burden peers exclude the FMR peer set.

Similar 2-bedroom FMR

Nearest HUD 2BR Fair Market Rents outside OR (FY2026).

Elko County
NV · 2 BR $1,530/mo
Kent County
MI · 2 BR $1,531/mo
Spokane County
WA · 2 BR $1,531/mo
Monroe County
PA · 2 BR $1,529/mo

Similar rent burden

Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside OR).

Wayne County
NC · 25.7% of income · 2 BR $1,244/mo
Beaufort County
SC · 25.7% of income · 2 BR $1,816/mo
Chowan County
NC · 25.7% of income · 2 BR $1,220/mo
Suffolk County
NY · 25.7% of income · 2 BR $2,747/mo

Nearby Counties in Oregon

Largest counties by population in Oregon

Showing the 8 largest of 35 other counties in Oregon.

Multnomah County
1 BR: $1,677/mo Pop: 808,098
Washington County
1 BR: $1,677/mo Pop: 599,541
Clackamas County
1 BR: $1,677/mo Pop: 420,925
Lane County
1 BR: $1,286/mo Pop: 382,218
Marion County
1 BR: $1,201/mo Pop: 345,815
Deschutes County
1 BR: $1,371/mo Pop: 199,352
Linn County
1 BR: $1,236/mo Pop: 128,598
Douglas County
1 BR: $969/mo Pop: 111,322
View all counties in Oregon →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Jackson County? ▼
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Jackson County is $1,229 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,530 and a studio is $1,055.
How does Jackson County rent compare to the national average? ▼
Rent in Jackson County is 28% above the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $1,229 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does Jackson County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent? ▼
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Jackson County's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,530 ranks #440 most expensive among 3,145 HUD counties, placing it in the upper-rent quarter of HUD counties.
What income do I need to afford rent in Jackson County? ▼
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $49,160 ($4,097/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Jackson County.
Is rent going up or down in Jackson County? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Jackson County increased by 8.1% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $1,137 to $1,229.
Which jobs can afford rent in Jackson County? ▼
Based on Oregon BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like Software Developers, Registered Nurses, General and Operations Managers can afford a 1-bedroom at $1,229/mo. 10 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Jackson County over time? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Jackson County went from $792 in FY 2020 to $1,229 in FY 2026, a total change of +55.2% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Jackson County? ▼
In Jackson County, the FY 2026 FMR of $1,229/mo for a 1-bedroom sets the baseline that local housing authorities use for Section 8 payment standards.
What does Fair Market Rent mean for Jackson County? ▼
For Jackson County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($1,229/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).

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.

All federal data sources used on this page
  • HUD Fair Market Rents (FMR) - county-level fair-market rent estimates by bedroom count. huduser.gov/datasets/fmr
  • HUD Income Limits - area median income for affordability calculations. huduser.gov/datasets/il
  • HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) - rent burden and housing-cost distribution. huduser.gov/datasets/cp
  • U.S. Census Bureau ACS - county and metro housing characteristics + median rent. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs
  • BLS Consumer Price Index, Rent of Primary Residence - rent inflation by metro. bls.gov/cpi
  • IRS Migration Data (SOI) - interstate migration aggregates affecting county demand. irs.gov/statistics/migration
  • BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics - state-level median wages by occupation, used for job affordability analysis. bls.gov/oes

Every figure on PlainRent is rendered directly from HUD's published Fair Market Rent records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of FY 2026.