County FMR · HUD FY2026
King William County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for King William County, VA - 57% above the US average.
- $1,507
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,655
- 2-bedroom FMR
- -2.5%
- YoY change
- +57%
- vs US avg
The verdict
King William is the 40th most expensive of 133 counties in Virginia by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #377 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties.
- #377
- most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #40
- most expensive of 133 in Virginia (2BR)
- +27%
- vs the state average
- $60,280
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (13.4%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (62.2%).
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for King William County, VA. Verify with HUD →
King William County, Virginia carries an FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,507 per month, the federal benchmark HUD publishes for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,655/mo and a studio is $1,442/mo. That's 57% above the national benchmark of $959 and 27% above the Virginia average of $1,182.
Rent decreased2.5% from FY 2025 ($1,545), declining against the trend. Clearing the 30% rule here takes $60,280/year, a high bar relative to most US counties.
Observed renter burden: 41.8% of the 797 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.
Market slack: The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 0.3%, a tight rental market where HUD's annual FMR schedule can lag what landlords are actually asking.
Local labor market: The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 3.0% over the past 12 months, a tight labor market that typically supports steadier rent demand.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Virginia. Population: 17,845. Population grew 10.5% 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·WILLIAM·COUNTY·VA·VA
King William County, VA: $1,507/mo 1BR · #377 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026
- FMR-AREA VA
- 1BR-FMR $1,507
- 2BR-FMR $1,655
- RANK-MID #377
- YOY-DOWN -2.5%
- VSUS-HIGH +57%
- VS-ST-HIGH +27% VA
- INC-MID 21%
- POP-SMALL 18K
- PHOTO-NEAR Fairfax County
- VOUCH-90-110 $1,356–$1,658
- FY-2026 FY2026
Photo-finish peer: Fairfax ($508 1BR gap)
Read with: Understanding rent burden
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,488 | $1,442 | $-46 (-3.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,545 | $1,507 | $-38 (-2.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,711 | $1,655 | $-56 (-3.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,166 | $2,072 | $-94 (-4.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,677 | $2,553 | $-124 (-4.6%) |
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in King William 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 King William sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,655 Top 12% higher than 88% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How King William compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Virginia counties
- Fairfax
Fairfax County
$2,015 1BR FMR / mo
- Prince William
Prince William County
$2,015 1BR FMR / mo
- Loudoun
Loudoun County
$2,015 1BR FMR / mo
- Virginia Beach city
Virginia Beach city
$1,512 1BR FMR / mo
- King William
King William County
$1,507 1BR FMR / mo
- Chesterfield
Chesterfield County
$1,507 1BR FMR / mo
- Henrico
Henrico County
$1,507 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows King William 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), King William County (this county) ($1,507), Chesterfield County ($1,507), Henrico County ($1,507).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
Against a high local FMR of $1,507/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 | 13.4% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $121,530 | 14.9% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $88,820 | 20.4% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $84,190 | 21.5% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $65,110 | 27.8% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $62,270 | 29% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $61,610 | 29.4% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $61,200 | 29.5% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $54,500 | 33.2% | Stretched |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $42,490 | 42.6% | Stretched |
| Customer Service Representatives | $39,210 | 46.1% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $36,650 | 49.3% | Stretched |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $33,970 | 53.2% | Unaffordable |
| Retail Salespersons | $32,760 | 55.2% | Unaffordable |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $29,060 | 62.2% | Unaffordable |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for King William County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for King William (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 61.7% overall, from $932 to $1,507. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +15.4% in FY 2024, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↓2.5% | $1,442 | $1,507 | $1,655 |
| FY 2025 ↑13.2% | $1,488 | $1,545 | $1,711 |
| FY 2024 ↑15.4% | $1,328 | $1,365 | $1,532 |
| FY 2023 ↑13.3% | $1,157 | $1,183 | $1,336 |
| FY 2022 ↑2.4% | $1,022 | $1,044 | $1,189 |
| FY 2021 ↑9.4% | $993 | $1,020 | $1,163 |
| FY 2020 | $899 | $932 | $1,061 |
Part of the Richmond, VA Metro Area
King William County is a outlying county of the Richmond, VA metropolitan statistical area, alongside 16 other metro-area counties.
King William County ranks #16 of 17 counties in this metro area by 1-bedroom FMR. Every county sharing this metro, highest to lowest: Chesterfield County ($1,507), Henrico County ($1,507), Richmond city ($1,507), Hanover County ($1,507), Prince George County ($1,507), Petersburg city ($1,507), Powhatan County ($1,507), Dinwiddie County ($1,507), Goochland County ($1,507), New Kent County ($1,507), Hopewell city ($1,507), Colonial Heights city ($1,507), Amelia County ($1,507), Sussex County ($1,507), Charles City County ($1,507), King William County (this county) ($1,507), King and Queen County ($1,139).
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Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden
Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for King William 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).
Similar rent burden
Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside VA).
Nearby Counties in Virginia
Largest counties by population in Virginia
Showing the 8 largest of 132 other counties in Virginia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in King William County?
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in King William County is $1,507 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,655 and a studio is $1,442.
How does King William County rent compare to the national average?
Rent in King William County is 57% above the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $1,507 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does King William County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent?
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, King William County's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,655 ranks #377 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 William County?
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $60,280 ($5,023/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in King William County.
Is rent going up or down in King William County?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in King William County decreased by 2.5% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $1,545 to $1,507.
Which jobs can afford rent in King William 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 $1,507/mo. 8 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in King William County over time?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in King William County went from $932 in FY 2020 to $1,507 in FY 2026, a total change of +61.7% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in King William County?
In King William County, the FY 2026 FMR of $1,507/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 William County?
For King William County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($1,507/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).
Is the rental market tight or loose in King William County?
The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 0.3%, a tight rental market where HUD's annual FMR schedule can lag what landlords are actually asking.
What is the unemployment rate in King William County?
The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 3.0% over the past 12 months, a tight labor market that typically supports steadier rent demand.
Data sources
What this means for renters
Treat King William's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a single market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $1,507 implies about $60,280/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Virginia counties vary widely around this figure - compare specific counties before assuming this applies to yours. Compare vs Fairfax
- See where King William ranks nationally on rent. National rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This site is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
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