County FMR · HUD FY2026

King George County Fair Market Rent

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for King George County, VA - 26% above the US average.

$1,211
1-bedroom FMR
$1,469
2-bedroom FMR
+12.2%
YoY change
+26%
vs US avg

The verdict

King George is the 52nd most expensive of 133 counties in Virginia by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #503 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties; rent here has climbed 12.2% since FY 2025, a sharp move relative to most counties.

#503
most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
#52
most expensive of 133 in Virginia (2BR)
+2%
vs the state average
$48,440
income to afford it (30% rule)

Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (10.8%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (50%).

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for King George County, VA. Verify with HUD →

The Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in King George County, Virginia is $1,211 per month in FY 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A 2-bedroom costs $1,469/mo and a studio is $1,182/mo. This is 26% higher than the national average of $959 and 2% above the Virginia average of $1,182.

Rent increased12.2% from FY 2025 ($1,079), outpacing inflation. A household needs about $48,440/year to stay under the 30% rent-to-income line.

Observed renter burden: 46.5% of the 2,360 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 Virginia. Population: 26,985. Population grew 6.1% over the past five years (Census ACS) - among the faster-growing counties nationally, a trend that typically adds upward pressure on rents. That's faster than Virginia's statewide growth of +2.9% over the same period.

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Area KING·GEORGE·COUNTY·VA·VA

King George County, VA: $1,211/mo 1BR · #503 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026

  • FMR-AREA VA
  • 1BR-FMR $1,211
  • 2BR-FMR $1,469
  • RANK-MID #503
  • YOY-SURGE +12.2%
  • VSUS-HIGH +26%
  • VS-ST-NEAR +2% VA
  • INC-ROOM 13%
  • POP-SMALL 27K
  • PHOTO-NEAR Fairfax County
  • VOUCH-90-110 $1,090–$1,332
  • FY-2026 FY2026

Photo-finish peer: Fairfax ($804 1BR gap)

Read with: Understanding rent burden

Fair Market Rents (2026)

Studio
State avg: $1,137 · US avg: $893
$1,182/mo
↑ 10.3% YoY +4% vs state +32% vs US
1 Bedroom
State avg: $1,182 · US avg: $959
$1,211/mo
↑ 12.2% YoY +2% vs state +26% vs US
2 Bedroom
State avg: $1,369 · US avg: $1,175
$1,469/mo
↑ 9.9% YoY +7% vs state +25% vs US
3 Bedroom
State avg: $1,789 · US avg: $1,525
$2,043/mo
↑ 9.1% YoY +14% vs state +34% vs US
4 Bedroom
State avg: $2,128 · US avg: $1,756
$2,464/mo
↑ 9.8% YoY +16% vs state +40% vs US

Year-over-Year Comparison

Bedrooms FY 2025 FY 2026 Change
Studio $1,072
$1,182
+$110 (+10.3%)
1 Bedroom $1,079
$1,211
+$132 (+12.2%)
2 Bedroom $1,337
$1,469
+$132 (+9.9%)
3 Bedroom $1,873
$2,043
+$170 (+9.1%)
4 Bedroom $2,245
$2,464
+$219 (+9.8%)

Rent Burden Analysis

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

Studio
12.8%
Affordable
Need $47,280/yr for 30% rule
1 Bedroom
13.1%
Affordable
Need $48,440/yr for 30% rule
2 Bedroom
16%
Affordable
Need $58,760/yr for 30% rule
3 Bedroom
22.2%
Affordable
Need $81,720/yr for 30% rule
4 Bedroom
26.8%
Affordable
Need $98,560/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%16%
King George County 2-bedroom rent burden
County median income: $110,517 · National avg burden: 21.7% ·View Virginia rent burden →

Where King George sits among every US county

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

$1,469 Top 16% higher than 84% 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 King George compares on 1-bedroom rent

1-bedroom FMR vs other Virginia counties

1BR FMR / mo

What this shows King George is highlighted. Nearby Virginia counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Fairfax County ($2,015), Prince William County ($2,015), Loudoun County ($2,015), Virginia Beach city ($1,512), Chesterfield County ($1,507), Henrico County ($1,507), King George County (this county) ($1,211).

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 $1,211/mo, which of 15 common occupations still clear the 30% line using Virginia BLS wages?

Occupation VA Salary Rent Burden Verdict
Software Developers $134,470 10.8% Affordable
General & Operations Managers $121,530 12% Affordable
Registered Nurses $88,820 16.4% Affordable
Accountants & Auditors $84,190 17.3% Affordable
Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $65,110 22.3% Affordable
Elementary School Teachers $62,270 23.3% Affordable
Electricians $61,610 23.6% Affordable
Paralegals & Legal Assistants $61,200 23.7% Affordable
Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $54,500 26.7% Affordable
Pharmacy Technicians $42,490 34.2% Stretched
Customer Service Representatives $39,210 37.1% Stretched
Teaching Assistants $36,650 39.7% Stretched
Janitors & Cleaners $33,970 42.8% Stretched
Retail Salespersons $32,760 44.4% Stretched
Fast Food & Counter Workers $29,060 50% Stretched
Salaries: BLS OES (Virginia) median · 30% = affordable threshold · Try the salary calculator →

Rent Trends (2020–2026)

7-year Fair Market Rent history for King George County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.

Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for King George (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 31.1% overall, from $924 to $1,211. The path there hasn't been smooth: year-over-year moves have swung by as much as 15.9% (FY 2023), a volatility pattern that makes single-year comparisons a poor guide to the underlying trend.

$800$900$1,000$1,100$1,200$1,300 FY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025FY2026 $1,211
King George County 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent, FY2020–FY2026
Year Studio 1 BR 2 BR
FY 2026 ↑12.2% $1,182 $1,211 $1,469
FY 2025 ↓4.9% $1,072 $1,079 $1,337
FY 2024 ↑15.4% $1,127 $1,134 $1,400
FY 2023 ↑15.9% $897 $983 $1,209
FY 2022 ↑0.2% $738 $848 $1,081
FY 2021 ↓8.4% $723 $846 $1,073
FY 2020 $750 $924 $1,112
Total change (6yr): +31.1%
Annualized: +4.6%/yr
1 BR: $924 → $1,211

Where King George County Ranks in Virginia

King George 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 #82 of 133 counties in Virginia. Nearest by rank: Radford city ($1,271), Middlesex County ($1,291), Northumberland County ($1,309), Warren County ($1,315), Harrisonburg city ($1,322), Rockingham County ($1,322), Rappahannock County ($1,375), Culpeper County ($1,423), King George County (this county) ($1,469), Frederick County ($1,573), Winchester city ($1,573), Amelia County ($1,655), Charles City County ($1,655), Chesterfield County ($1,655), Colonial Heights city ($1,655), Dinwiddie County ($1,655), Goochland County ($1,655).

Radford city
2 BR: $1,271/mo
Middlesex County
2 BR: $1,291/mo
Northumberland County
2 BR: $1,309/mo
Warren County
2 BR: $1,315/mo
Harrisonburg city
2 BR: $1,322/mo
Rockingham County
2 BR: $1,322/mo
Rappahannock County
2 BR: $1,375/mo
Culpeper County
2 BR: $1,423/mo
King George County (this county)
2 BR: $1,469/mo
Frederick County
2 BR: $1,573/mo
Winchester city
2 BR: $1,573/mo
Amelia County
2 BR: $1,655/mo
Charles City County
2 BR: $1,655/mo
Chesterfield County
2 BR: $1,655/mo
Colonial Heights city
2 BR: $1,655/mo
Dinwiddie County
2 BR: $1,655/mo
Goochland County
2 BR: $1,655/mo

Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden

Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for King George County, both outside Virginia 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 VA (FY2026).

Kings County
CA · 2 BR $1,469/mo
Charlotte County
FL · 2 BR $1,470/mo
Kent County
DE · 2 BR $1,470/mo
Knox County
TN · 2 BR $1,471/mo

Similar rent burden

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

Osceola County
IA · 16% of income · 2 BR $919/mo
Dubois County
IN · 16% of income · 2 BR $956/mo
Sanborn County
SD · 16% of income · 2 BR $929/mo
Meeker County
MN · 15.9% of income · 2 BR $997/mo

Nearby Counties in Virginia

Largest counties by population in Virginia

Showing the 8 largest of 132 other counties in Virginia.

Fairfax County
1 BR: $2,015/mo Pop: 1,145,354
Prince William County
1 BR: $2,015/mo Pop: 481,114
Virginia Beach city
1 BR: $1,512/mo Pop: 457,900
Loudoun County
1 BR: $2,015/mo Pop: 420,773
Chesterfield County
1 BR: $1,507/mo Pop: 366,019
Henrico County
1 BR: $1,507/mo Pop: 333,120
Chesapeake city
1 BR: $1,512/mo Pop: 249,377
Norfolk city
1 BR: $1,512/mo Pop: 236,973
View all counties in Virginia →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in King George County? ▼
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in King George County is $1,211 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,469 and a studio is $1,182.
How does King George County rent compare to the national average? ▼
Rent in King George County is 26% above the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $1,211 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does King George County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent? ▼
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, King George County's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,469 ranks #503 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 King George County? ▼
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $48,440 ($4,037/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in King George County.
Is rent going up or down in King George County? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in King George County increased by 12.2% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $1,079 to $1,211.
Which jobs can afford rent in King George County? ▼
Based on Virginia BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like Software Developers, General and Operations Managers, Registered Nurses can afford a 1-bedroom at $1,211/mo. 9 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in King George County over time? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in King George County went from $924 in FY 2020 to $1,211 in FY 2026, a total change of +31.1% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in King George County? ▼
In King George County, the FY 2026 FMR of $1,211/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 King George County? ▼
For King George County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($1,211/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

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