County FMR · HUD FY2026
Macoupin County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Macoupin County, IL - 27% below the US average.
- $698
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $916
- 2-bedroom FMR
- -0.4%
- YoY change
- -27%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Macoupin is the 25th cheapest of 102 counties in Illinois by 2-bedroom FMR.
- #25
- cheapest of 102 in Illinois (2BR)
- -18%
- vs the state average
- $27,920
- income to afford it (30% rule)
- -0.4%
- YoY, FY2025→2026
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (6.6%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (26.3%); 15 of 15 common occupations here can afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent without exceeding the 30% threshold.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Macoupin County, IL. Verify with HUD →
The Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Macoupin County, Illinois is $698 per month in FY 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A 2-bedroom costs $916/mo and a studio is $694/mo. This is 27% lower than the national average of $959 and 18% below the Illinois average of $854.
Rent decreased0.4% from FY 2025 ($701), roughly tracking inflation. To afford rent here, a household needs at least $27,920/year based on the 30% affordability rule.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Illinois. Population: 44,907. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (-2.5%, Census ACS). That's slower than Illinois's statewide growth of -1.0% over the same period.
What these rents mean for Macoupin County
The Macoupin County FMR area applies to all ZIP codes inside the county boundary, and Illinois's housing authorities use it as the baseline for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. See how FMR is calculated for the full 40th-percentile methodology and payment-standard rules.
Compared to the rest of the country, a 1-bedroom here is 27% below the US average of $959 and 18% lower than the Illinois state average of $854. Year-over-year, the 1-bedroom FMR moved from$701 in FY 2025 to $698 in FY 2026 - a change of -0.4%, which tracks roughly with broader price trends.
At the FY 2026 1-bedroom FMR of $698, affording it under the 30%-of-income rule takes $27,920 per year (about $2,327/month) in household income, and a 2-bedroom at $916 pushes that threshold even higher. With a population of 44,907 and a county median household income of $68,518, the arithmetic here directly shapes which wage earners can rent without being cost-burdened.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $697 | $694 | $-3 (-0.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $701 | $698 | $-3 (-0.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $920 | $916 | $-4 (-0.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,180 | $1,145 | $-35 (-3.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,417 | $1,423 | +$6 (+0.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Macoupin 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.
Macoupin County 2-bedroom rent burden
Where Macoupin sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$916 higher than 15% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Macoupin compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Illinois counties
- Cook
Cook County
$1,581 1BR FMR / mo
- DuPage
DuPage County
$1,581 1BR FMR / mo
- Lake
Lake County
$1,581 1BR FMR / mo
- Will
Will County
$1,581 1BR FMR / mo
- Kane
Kane County
$1,581 1BR FMR / mo
- McHenry
McHenry County
$1,581 1BR FMR / mo
- Macoupin
Macoupin County
$698 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Macoupin is highlighted. Nearby Illinois counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Cook County ($1,581), DuPage County ($1,581), Lake County ($1,581), Will County ($1,581), Kane County ($1,581), McHenry County ($1,581), Macoupin County (this county) ($698).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $698/mo compares to Illinois salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).
| Occupation | IL Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $127,770 | 6.6% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $101,530 | 8.2% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $101,430 | 8.3% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $96,360 | 8.7% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $86,410 | 9.7% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $79,300 | 10.6% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $64,160 | 13.1% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $62,290 | 13.4% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $59,790 | 14% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $44,910 | 18.7% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $44,610 | 18.8% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $37,010 | 22.6% | Affordable |
| Teaching Assistants | $35,780 | 23.4% | Affordable |
| Retail Salespersons | $34,490 | 24.3% | Affordable |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $31,900 | 26.3% | Affordable |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Macoupin County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Macoupin (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 31.7% overall, from $530 to $698. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +21.9% in FY 2024, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↓0.4% | $694 | $698 | $916 |
| FY 2025 ↓2.2% | $697 | $701 | $920 |
| FY 2024 ↑21.9% | $712 | $717 | $942 |
| FY 2023 ↑5.2% | $584 | $588 | $774 |
| FY 2022 ↑3.7% | $555 | $559 | $735 |
| FY 2021 ↑1.7% | $536 | $539 | $711 |
| FY 2020 | $526 | $530 | $698 |
Part of the St. Louis, MO-IL Metro Area
Macoupin County is a outlying county of the St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan statistical area, alongside 14 other metro-area counties.
Macoupin County ranks #15 of 15 counties in this metro area by 1-bedroom FMR. Every county sharing this metro, highest to lowest: St. Louis County ($995), St. Charles County ($995), St. Louis city ($995), Madison County ($995), St. Clair County ($995), Jefferson County ($995), Franklin County ($995), Lincoln County ($995), Clinton County ($995), Warren County ($995), Monroe County ($995), Jersey County ($995), Calhoun County ($995), Bond County ($836), Macoupin County (this county) ($698).
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What this means for renters
Treat Macoupin's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $698 implies about $27,920/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Compare this county against nearby metros and states before signing a lease. Compare areas
- See where it sits on the national rent map. View rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents in Macoupin can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This page is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
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.
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