County FMR · HUD FY2026
Parker County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Parker County, TX - 54% above the US average.
- $1,473
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,723
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +0.8%
- YoY change
- +54%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Parker is the 16th most expensive of 254 counties in Texas by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #283 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties.
- #283
- most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #16
- most expensive of 254 in Texas (2BR)
- +58%
- vs the state average
- $58,920
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (13.5%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (65.5%).
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Parker County, TX. Verify with HUD →
HUD sets the FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent for Parker County, Texas at $1,473 per month - the federal rental-assistance benchmark for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,723/mo and a studio is $1,427/mo. This is 54% higher than the national average of $959 and 58% above the Texas average of $935.
Rent increased0.8% from FY 2025 ($1,461), roughly tracking inflation. Clearing the 30% rule here takes $58,920/year, a high bar relative to most US counties.
Observed renter burden: 44.9% of the 9,719 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 10.1%, a loose rental market that typically gives renters more negotiating leverage than the FMR schedule alone implies.
Local labor market: The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 3.6% over the past 12 months, close to the typical US county range.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 151,188. Population grew 21.8% 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 Texas's statewide growth of +6.3% over the same period.
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Area PARKER·COUNTY·TX·TX
Parker County, TX: $1,473/mo 1BR · #283 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026
- FMR-AREA TX
- 1BR-FMR $1,473
- 2BR-FMR $1,723
- RANK-UPPER #283
- YOY-FLAT +0.8%
- VSUS-HIGH +54%
- VS-ST-HIGH +58% TX
- INC-ROOM 17%
- POP-MID 151K
- PHOTO-NEAR Harris County
- VOUCH-90-110 $1,326–$1,620
- FY-2026 FY2026
Photo-finish peer: Harris ($150 1BR gap)
Read with: Understanding rent burden
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,371 | $1,427 | +$56 (+4.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,461 | $1,473 | +$12 (+0.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,705 | $1,723 | +$18 (+1.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,256 | $2,273 | +$17 (+0.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,752 | $2,815 | +$63 (+2.3%) |
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Parker 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 Parker sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,723 Top 9% higher than 91% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Parker 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
- Parker
Parker County
$1,473 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
What this shows Parker is highlighted. Nearby Texas counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Dallas County ($1,648), Collin County ($1,648), Travis County ($1,562), Parker County (this county) ($1,473), Tarrant County ($1,473), Harris County ($1,323), Bexar County ($1,177).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
Against a high local FMR of $1,473/mo, which of 15 common occupations still clear the 30% line using Texas BLS wages?
| Occupation | TX Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $130,500 | 13.5% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $100,290 | 17.6% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $90,010 | 19.6% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $80,000 | 22.1% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $76,350 | 23.2% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $61,380 | 28.8% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $59,700 | 29.6% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $56,920 | 31.1% | Stretched |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $53,070 | 33.3% | Stretched |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $43,920 | 40.2% | Stretched |
| Customer Service Representatives | $39,100 | 45.2% | Stretched |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $31,230 | 56.6% | Unaffordable |
| Retail Salespersons | $30,130 | 58.7% | Unaffordable |
| Teaching Assistants | $27,630 | 64% | Unaffordable |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $27,000 | 65.5% | Unaffordable |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Parker County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Parker (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 55.9% overall, from $945 to $1,473. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +16.0% in FY 2023, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑0.8% | $1,427 | $1,473 | $1,723 |
| FY 2025 ↑5.6% | $1,371 | $1,461 | $1,705 |
| FY 2024 ↑12.2% | $1,266 | $1,384 | $1,617 |
| FY 2023 ↑16.0% | $1,101 | $1,234 | $1,456 |
| FY 2022 ↑4.2% | $939 | $1,064 | $1,269 |
| FY 2021 ↑8.0% | $901 | $1,021 | $1,242 |
| FY 2020 | $838 | $945 | $1,165 |
Part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area
Parker County is a outlying county of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan statistical area, alongside 10 other metro-area counties.
Parker County ranks #10 of 11 counties in this metro area by 1-bedroom FMR. Every county sharing this metro, highest to lowest: Dallas County ($1,648), Collin County ($1,648), Denton County ($1,648), Ellis County ($1,648), Kaufman County ($1,648), Rockwall County ($1,648), Hunt County ($1,648), Tarrant County ($1,473), Johnson County ($1,473), Parker County (this county) ($1,473), Wise County ($918).
Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden
Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Parker 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 Parker County?
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Parker County is $1,473 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,723 and a studio is $1,427.
How does Parker County rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Parker County is 54% above the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $1,473 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does Parker County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent?
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Parker County's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,723 ranks #283 most expensive among 3,145 HUD counties, placing it in the highest-rent tenth of HUD counties.
What income do I need to afford rent in Parker County?
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $58,920 ($4,910/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Parker County.
Is rent going up or down in Parker County?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Parker County increased by 0.8% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $1,461 to $1,473.
Which jobs can afford rent in Parker 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 $1,473/mo. 7 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Parker County over time?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Parker County went from $945 in FY 2020 to $1,473 in FY 2026, a total change of +55.9% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Parker County?
In Parker County, the FY 2026 FMR of $1,473/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 Parker County?
For Parker County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($1,473/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).
Is the rental market tight or loose in Parker County?
The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 10.1%, a loose rental market that typically gives renters more negotiating leverage than the FMR schedule alone implies.
What is the unemployment rate in Parker County?
The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 3.6% over the past 12 months, close to the typical US county range.
Data sources
What this means for renters
Treat Parker'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 $1,473 implies about $58,920/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 Parker 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.