County FMR · HUD FY2026

Lycoming County Fair Market Rent

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Lycoming County, PA - 4% above the US average.

$995
1-bedroom FMR
$1,195
2-bedroom FMR
+5.5%
YoY change
+4%
vs US avg

The verdict

Lycoming is the 32nd most expensive of 67 counties in Pennsylvania by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #1,006 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties; rent here has climbed 5.5% since FY 2025, a modest shift relative to most counties.

#1,006
most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
#32
most expensive of 67 in Pennsylvania (2BR)
-0%
vs the state average
$39,800
income to afford it (30% rule)

Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (9.6%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (41.9%).

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Lycoming County, PA. Verify with HUD →

HUD sets the FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent for Lycoming County, Pennsylvania at $995 per month - the federal rental-assistance benchmark for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,195/mo and a studio is $824/mo. This is 4% higher than the national average of $959 and 0% below the Pennsylvania average of $996.

Rent increased5.5% from FY 2025 ($943), outpacing inflation. Under the 30% rule, affordability starts near $39,800/year for a 1-bedroom.

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Pennsylvania. Population: 114,022. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (-1.1%, Census ACS). That's slower than Pennsylvania's statewide growth of +1.5% over the same period.

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Area LYCOMING·COUNTY·PA·PA

Lycoming County, PA: $995/mo 1BR · #1006 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026

  • FMR-AREA PA
  • 1BR-FMR $995
  • 2BR-FMR $1,195
  • RANK-MID #1,006
  • YOY-SURGE +5.5%
  • VSUS-NEAR +4%
  • VS-ST-NEAR -0% PA
  • INC-ROOM 19%
  • POP-MID 114K
  • PHOTO-NEAR Philadelphia Count
  • VOUCH-90-110 $896–$1,095
  • FY-2026 FY2026

Photo-finish peer: Philadelphia ($525 1BR gap)

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Fair Market Rents (2026)

Studio
State avg: $900 · US avg: $893
$824/mo
↑ 6.9% YoY -8% vs state -8% vs US
1 Bedroom
State avg: $996 · US avg: $959
$995/mo
↑ 5.5% YoY -0% vs state +4% vs US
2 Bedroom
State avg: $1,225 · US avg: $1,175
$1,195/mo
↑ 6.2% YoY -2% vs state +2% vs US
3 Bedroom
State avg: $1,570 · US avg: $1,525
$1,586/mo
↑ 7.4% YoY +1% vs state +4% vs US
4 Bedroom
State avg: $1,744 · US avg: $1,756
$1,737/mo
↑ 6.6% YoY -0% vs state -1% vs US

Year-over-Year Comparison

Bedrooms FY 2025 FY 2026 Change
Studio $771
$824
+$53 (+6.9%)
1 Bedroom $943
$995
+$52 (+5.5%)
2 Bedroom $1,125
$1,195
+$70 (+6.2%)
3 Bedroom $1,477
$1,586
+$109 (+7.4%)
4 Bedroom $1,629
$1,737
+$108 (+6.6%)

Rent Burden Analysis

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

Studio
15.4%
Affordable
Need $32,960/yr for 30% rule
1 Bedroom
18.5%
Affordable
Need $39,800/yr for 30% rule
2 Bedroom
22.3%
Affordable
Need $47,800/yr for 30% rule
3 Bedroom
29.5%
Affordable
Need $63,440/yr for 30% rule
4 Bedroom
32.4%
Burdened
Need $69,480/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%22.3%
Lycoming County 2-bedroom rent burden
County median income: $64,412 · National avg burden: 21.7% ·View Pennsylvania rent burden →

Where Lycoming sits among every US county

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

$1,195 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $1,200–$1,400: 417 counties (13%). Above this entry. $1,400–$1,600: 181 counties (6%). Above this entry. $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

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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026

How Lycoming compares on 1-bedroom rent

1-bedroom FMR vs other Pennsylvania counties

1BR FMR / mo

What this shows Lycoming is highlighted. Nearby Pennsylvania counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Philadelphia County ($1,520), Montgomery County ($1,520), Bucks County ($1,520), Delaware County ($1,520), Lancaster County ($1,220), Allegheny County ($1,077), Lycoming County (this county) ($995).

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

Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?

How a 1-bedroom at $995/mo compares to Pennsylvania salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).

Occupation PA Salary Rent Burden Verdict
Software Developers $123,740 9.6% Affordable
General & Operations Managers $100,400 11.9% Affordable
Registered Nurses $87,610 13.6% Affordable
Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $86,350 13.8% Affordable
Accountants & Auditors $77,330 15.4% Affordable
Elementary School Teachers $74,160 16.1% Affordable
Electricians $65,400 18.3% Affordable
Paralegals & Legal Assistants $60,950 19.6% Affordable
Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,540 20.4% Affordable
Customer Service Representatives $43,080 27.7% Affordable
Pharmacy Technicians $37,560 31.8% Stretched
Janitors & Cleaners $35,670 33.5% Stretched
Teaching Assistants $30,550 39.1% Stretched
Retail Salespersons $30,410 39.3% Stretched
Fast Food & Counter Workers $28,490 41.9% Stretched
Salaries: BLS OES (Pennsylvania) median · 30% = affordable threshold · Try the salary calculator →

Rent Trends (2020–2026)

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

Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Lycoming (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 51.2% overall, from $658 to $995. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +12.9% in FY 2024, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.

$600$700$800$900$1,000$1,100 FY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025FY2026 $995
Lycoming County 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent, FY2020–FY2026
Year Studio 1 BR 2 BR
FY 2026 ↑5.5% $824 $995 $1,195
FY 2025 ↑4.5% $771 $943 $1,125
FY 2024 ↑12.9% $756 $902 $1,082
FY 2023 ↑12.1% $726 $799 $968
FY 2022 ↑3.6% $709 $713 $885
FY 2021 ↑4.6% $684 $688 $863
FY 2020 $654 $658 $823
Total change (6yr): +51.2%
Annualized: +7.1%/yr
1 BR: $658 → $995

Part of the Williamsport, PA Metro Area

Lycoming County is a central county of the Williamsport, PA metropolitan statistical area.

Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden

Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Lycoming County, both outside Pennsylvania 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 PA (FY2026).

Columbia County
WI · 2 BR $1,195/mo
Rowan County
NC · 2 BR $1,196/mo
Worcester County
MD · 2 BR $1,194/mo
Medina County
TX · 2 BR $1,196/mo

Similar rent burden

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

Greene County
NY · 22.3% of income · 2 BR $1,373/mo
Caldwell Parish
LA · 22.3% of income · 2 BR $834/mo
Kendall County
IL · 22.3% of income · 2 BR $2,050/mo
Stephens County
TX · 22.3% of income · 2 BR $1,015/mo

Nearby Counties in Pennsylvania

Largest counties by population in Pennsylvania

Showing the 8 largest of 66 other counties in Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia County
1 BR: $1,520/mo Pop: 1,593,208
Allegheny County
1 BR: $1,077/mo Pop: 1,245,310
Montgomery County
1 BR: $1,520/mo Pop: 856,399
Bucks County
1 BR: $1,520/mo Pop: 645,163
Delaware County
1 BR: $1,520/mo Pop: 575,312
Lancaster County
1 BR: $1,220/mo Pop: 553,202
Chester County
1 BR: $1,520/mo Pop: 536,474
York County
1 BR: $1,060/mo Pop: 457,051
View all counties in Pennsylvania →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Lycoming County? ▼
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Lycoming County is $995 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,195 and a studio is $824.
How does Lycoming County rent compare to the national average? ▼
Rent in Lycoming County is 4% above the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $995 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does Lycoming County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent? ▼
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Lycoming County's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,195 ranks #1,006 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 Lycoming County? ▼
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $39,800 ($3,317/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Lycoming County.
Is rent going up or down in Lycoming County? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Lycoming County increased by 5.5% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $943 to $995.
Which jobs can afford rent in Lycoming County? ▼
Based on Pennsylvania BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like Software Developers, General and Operations Managers, Registered Nurses can afford a 1-bedroom at $995/mo. 10 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Lycoming County over time? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Lycoming County went from $658 in FY 2020 to $995 in FY 2026, a total change of +51.2% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Lycoming County? ▼
In Lycoming County, the FY 2026 FMR of $995/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 Lycoming County? ▼
For Lycoming County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($995/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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