County FMR · HUD FY2026
Richmond County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Richmond County, NY - 177% above the US average.
- $2,655
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $2,910
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +13.9%
- YoY change
- +177%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Richmond is the 3rd most expensive of 62 counties in New York by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #31 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties; rent here has climbed 13.9% since FY 2025, a sharp move relative to most counties.
- #31
- most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #3
- most expensive of 62 in New York (2BR)
- +102%
- vs the state average
- $106,200
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (19.8%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (90.3%); only 2 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 Richmond County, NY. Verify with HUD →
HUD sets the FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent for Richmond County, New York at $2,655 per month - the federal rental-assistance benchmark for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $2,910/mo and a studio is $2,529/mo. This is 177% higher than the national average of $959 and 102% above the New York average of $1,315.
Rent increased13.9% from FY 2025 ($2,330), outpacing inflation. Clearing the 30% rule here takes $106,200/year, a high bar relative to most US counties.
Observed renter burden: 50.9% of the 54,513 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 5.4%, close to the range where market rents and HUD's FMR benchmark tend to track each other.
Local labor market: The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 4.8% over the past 12 months, close to the typical US county range.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in New York. Population: 492,925. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (+3.9%, Census ACS). That's faster than New York's statewide growth of +1.3% over the same period.
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Area RICHMOND·COUNTY·NY·NY
Richmond County, NY: $2,655/mo 1BR · #31 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026
- FMR-AREA NY
- 1BR-FMR $2,655
- 2BR-FMR $2,910
- RANK-UPPER #31
- YOY-SURGE +13.9%
- VSUS-HIGH +177%
- VS-ST-HIGH +102% NY
- INC-EDGE 32%
- POP-MAJOR 493K
- PHOTO-FINISH Kings County
- VOUCH-90-110 $2,390–$2,921
- FY-2026 FY2026
Photo-finish peer: Kings ($0 1BR gap)
Read with: Understanding rent burden
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,233 | $2,529 | +$296 (+13.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,330 | $2,655 | +$325 (+13.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,580 | $2,910 | +$330 (+12.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,215 | $3,644 | +$429 (+13.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,469 | $3,959 | +$490 (+14.1%) |
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Richmond 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 Richmond sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$2,910 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Richmond compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other New York counties
- Richmond
Richmond County
$2,655 1BR FMR / mo
- Kings
Kings County
$2,655 1BR FMR / mo
- Queens
Queens County
$2,655 1BR FMR / mo
- New York
New York County
$2,655 1BR FMR / mo
- Bronx
Bronx County
$2,655 1BR FMR / mo
- Suffolk
Suffolk County
$2,379 1BR FMR / mo
- Nassau
Nassau County
$2,379 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Richmond is highlighted. Nearby New York counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Richmond County (this county) ($2,655), Kings County ($2,655), Queens County ($2,655), New York County ($2,655), Bronx County ($2,655), Suffolk County ($2,379), Nassau County ($2,379).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
Against a high local FMR of $2,655/mo, which of 15 common occupations still clear the 30% line using New York BLS wages?
| Occupation | NY Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $161,260 | 19.8% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $129,990 | 24.5% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $105,600 | 30.2% | Stretched |
| Accountants & Auditors | $101,780 | 31.3% | Stretched |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $93,050 | 34.2% | Stretched |
| Elementary School Teachers | $82,480 | 38.6% | Stretched |
| Electricians | $77,460 | 41.1% | Stretched |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $66,390 | 48% | Stretched |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $60,520 | 52.6% | Unaffordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $47,840 | 66.6% | Unaffordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $40,840 | 78% | Unaffordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $39,920 | 79.8% | Unaffordable |
| Retail Salespersons | $37,020 | 86.1% | Unaffordable |
| Teaching Assistants | $36,600 | 87% | Unaffordable |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $35,270 | 90.3% | Unaffordable |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Richmond County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Richmond (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 54.9% overall, from $1,714 to $2,655. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +14.0% in FY 2022, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑13.9% | $2,529 | $2,655 | $2,910 |
| FY 2025 ↓4.9% | $2,233 | $2,330 | $2,580 |
| FY 2024 ↑12.9% | $2,386 | $2,451 | $2,752 |
| FY 2023 ↑5.6% | $2,123 | $2,170 | $2,451 |
| FY 2022 ↑14.0% | $2,018 | $2,054 | $2,340 |
| FY 2021 ↑5.1% | $1,760 | $1,801 | $2,053 |
| FY 2020 | $1,665 | $1,714 | $1,951 |
Part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ Metro Area
Richmond County is a central county of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, alongside 21 other metro-area counties.
Richmond County ranks #8 of 22 counties in this metro area by 1-bedroom FMR. Every county sharing this metro, highest to lowest: Kings County ($2,655), Queens County ($2,655), New York County ($2,655), Bronx County ($2,655), Westchester County ($2,655), Rockland County ($2,655), Putnam County ($2,655), Richmond County (this county) ($2,655), Hudson County ($2,458), Suffolk County ($2,379), Nassau County ($2,379), Bergen County ($2,024), Passaic County ($2,024), Middlesex County ($1,978), Somerset County ($1,978), Hunterdon County ($1,978), Monmouth County ($1,889), Ocean County ($1,889), Essex County ($1,822), Union County ($1,822), Morris County ($1,822), Sussex County ($1,822).
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Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden
Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Richmond County, both outside New York 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 NY (FY2026).
Similar rent burden
Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside NY).
Nearby Counties in New York
Largest counties by population in New York
Showing the 8 largest of 61 other counties in New York.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Richmond County?
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Richmond County is $2,655 per month. A 2-bedroom is $2,910 and a studio is $2,529.
How does Richmond County rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Richmond County is 177% above the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $2,655 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does Richmond County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent?
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Richmond County's 2-bedroom FMR of $2,910 ranks #31 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 Richmond County?
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $106,200 ($8,850/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Richmond County.
Is rent going up or down in Richmond County?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Richmond County increased by 13.9% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $2,330 to $2,655.
Which jobs can afford rent in Richmond County?
Based on New York BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like Software Developers, General and Operations Managers can afford a 1-bedroom at $2,655/mo. 2 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Richmond County over time?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Richmond County went from $1,714 in FY 2020 to $2,655 in FY 2026, a total change of +54.9% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Richmond County?
In Richmond County, the FY 2026 FMR of $2,655/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 Richmond County?
For Richmond County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($2,655/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).
Is the rental market tight or loose in Richmond County?
The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 5.4%, close to the range where market rents and HUD's FMR benchmark tend to track each other.
What is the unemployment rate in Richmond County?
The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 4.8% over the past 12 months, close to the typical US county range.
Data sources
What this means for renters
Treat Richmond'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 $2,655 implies about $106,200/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- New York counties vary widely around this figure - compare specific counties before assuming this applies to yours. Compare vs Kings
- See where Richmond 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.