County FMR · HUD FY2026
Llano County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Llano County, TX - 12% below the US average.
- $845
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,097
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +3.6%
- YoY change
- -12%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Llano is the 108th most expensive of 254 counties in Texas by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #1,321 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties.
- #1,321
- most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #108
- most expensive of 254 in Texas (2BR)
- -10%
- vs the state average
- $33,800
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (7.8%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (37.6%).
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Llano County, TX. Verify with HUD →
HUD sets the FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent for Llano County, Texas at $845 per month - the federal rental-assistance benchmark for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,097/mo and a studio is $839/mo. This is 12% lower than the national average of $959 and 10% below the Texas average of $935.
Rent increased3.6% from FY 2025 ($816), outpacing inflation. Under the 30% rule, affordability starts near $33,800/year for a 1-bedroom.
Observed renter burden: 41.3% of the 2,329 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 3.7%, 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 4.2% over the past 12 months, close to the typical US county range.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 21,637. Population grew 6.6% over the past five years (Census ACS) - among the faster-growing counties nationally, a trend that typically adds upward pressure on rents. That's in line with Texas's statewide growth of +6.3% over the same period.
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Area LLANO·COUNTY·TX·TX
Llano County, TX: $845/mo 1BR · #1321 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026
- FMR-AREA TX
- 1BR-FMR $845
- 2BR-FMR $1,097
- RANK-MID #1,321
- YOY-UP +3.6%
- VSUS-BELOW -12%
- VS-ST-LOW -10% TX
- INC-ROOM 15%
- POP-SMALL 22K
- PHOTO-NEAR Harris County
- VOUCH-90-110 $761–$930
- FY-2026 FY2026
Photo-finish peer: Harris ($478 1BR gap)
Read with: How Fair Market Rent works
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $811 | $839 | +$28 (+3.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $816 | $845 | +$29 (+3.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,071 | $1,097 | +$26 (+2.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,400 | $1,526 | +$126 (+9.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,738 | $1,665 | $-73 (-4.2%) |
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Llano 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 Llano sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,097 higher than 58% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Llano compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Texas counties
- Dallas
Dallas County
$1,648 1BR FMR / mo
- Collin
Collin County
$1,648 1BR FMR / mo
- Travis
Travis County
$1,562 1BR FMR / mo
- Tarrant
Tarrant County
$1,473 1BR FMR / mo
- Harris
Harris County
$1,323 1BR FMR / mo
- Bexar
Bexar County
$1,177 1BR FMR / mo
- Llano
Llano County
$845 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Llano is highlighted. Nearby Texas counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Dallas County ($1,648), Collin County ($1,648), Travis County ($1,562), Tarrant County ($1,473), Harris County ($1,323), Bexar County ($1,177), Llano County (this county) ($845).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $845/mo compares to Texas salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).
| Occupation | TX Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $130,500 | 7.8% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $100,290 | 10.1% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $90,010 | 11.3% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $80,000 | 12.7% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $76,350 | 13.3% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $61,380 | 16.5% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $59,700 | 17% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $56,920 | 17.8% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $53,070 | 19.1% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $43,920 | 23.1% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $39,100 | 25.9% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $31,230 | 32.5% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $30,130 | 33.7% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $27,630 | 36.7% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $27,000 | 37.6% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Llano County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Llano (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 35.6% overall, from $623 to $845. The increases have been fairly steady year to year, with no single jump exceeding 10.6% (FY 2024).
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑3.6% | $839 | $845 | $1,097 |
| FY 2025 ↓8.9% | $811 | $816 | $1,071 |
| FY 2024 ↑10.6% | $890 | $896 | $1,177 |
| FY 2023 ↑9.9% | $804 | $810 | $1,066 |
| FY 2022 ↑10.5% | $718 | $737 | $970 |
| FY 2021 ↑7.1% | $645 | $667 | $879 |
| FY 2020 | $609 | $623 | $821 |
Where Llano County Ranks in Texas
Llano 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 #147 of 254 counties in Texas. Nearest by rank: Deaf Smith County ($1,070), Brown County ($1,080), Dawson County ($1,080), Reeves County ($1,083), Parmer County ($1,087), Frio County ($1,088), Mitchell County ($1,091), Austin County ($1,095), Llano County (this county) ($1,097), Atascosa County ($1,098), Wharton County ($1,100), Bowie County ($1,101), Oldham County ($1,101), Hardin County ($1,103), Jefferson County ($1,103), Orange County ($1,103), Armstrong County ($1,106).
Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden
Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Llano County, both outside Texas 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 TX (FY2026).
Similar rent burden
Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside TX).
Nearby Counties in Texas
Largest counties by population in Texas
Showing the 8 largest of 253 other counties in Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Llano County?
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Llano County is $845 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,097 and a studio is $839.
How does Llano County rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Llano County is 12% below the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $845 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does Llano County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent?
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Llano County's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,097 ranks #1,321 most expensive among 3,145 HUD counties, placing it in the middle half of HUD counties.
What income do I need to afford rent in Llano County?
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $33,800 ($2,817/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Llano County.
Is rent going up or down in Llano County?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Llano County increased by 3.6% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $816 to $845.
Which jobs can afford rent in Llano County?
Based on Texas BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like Software Developers, General and Operations Managers, Registered Nurses can afford a 1-bedroom at $845/mo. 11 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Llano County over time?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Llano County went from $623 in FY 2020 to $845 in FY 2026, a total change of +35.6% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Llano County?
In Llano County, the FY 2026 FMR of $845/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 Llano County?
For Llano County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($845/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).
Is the rental market tight or loose in Llano County?
The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 3.7%, a tight rental market where HUD's annual FMR schedule can lag what landlords are actually asking.
What is the unemployment rate in Llano County?
The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 4.2% over the past 12 months, close to the typical US county range.
Data sources
What this means for renters
Treat Llano'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 $845 implies about $33,800/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Texas counties vary widely around this figure - compare specific counties before assuming this applies to yours. Compare vs Harris
- See where Llano 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.
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.