County FMR · HUD FY2026
Throckmorton County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Throckmorton County, TX - 18% below the US average.
- $788
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $986
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +4.8%
- YoY change
- -18%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Throckmorton is the 75th cheapest of 254 counties in Texas by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #1,353 most affordable of 3,145 HUD counties.
- #1,353
- most affordable of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #75
- cheapest of 254 in Texas (2BR)
- -16%
- vs the state average
- $31,520
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (7.2%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (35%).
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Throckmorton County, TX. Verify with HUD →
HUD sets the FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent for Throckmorton County, Texas at $788 per month - the federal rental-assistance benchmark for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $986/mo and a studio is $767/mo. This is 18% lower than the national average of $959 and 16% below the Texas average of $935.
Rent increased4.8% from FY 2025 ($752), outpacing inflation. The 30% affordability floor is comparatively reachable here at $31,520/year.
Observed renter burden: 21.2% of the 184 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 4.8% over the past 12 months, close to the typical US county range.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 1,439.
FMR filing desk
Area THROCKMORTON·COUNTY·TX·TX
Throckmorton County, TX: $788/mo 1BR · #1353 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026
- FMR-AREA TX
- 1BR-FMR $788
- 2BR-FMR $986
- RANK-MID #1,353
- YOY-UP +4.8%
- VSUS-BELOW -18%
- VS-ST-LOW -16% TX
- INC-ROOM 16%
- POP-SMALL 1K
- PHOTO-NEAR Harris County
- VOUCH-90-110 $709–$867
- FY-2026 FY2026
Photo-finish peer: Harris ($535 1BR gap)
Read with: Section 8 housing guide
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $732 | $767 | +$35 (+4.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $752 | $788 | +$36 (+4.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $986 | +$53 (+5.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,124 | $1,182 | +$58 (+5.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,395 | $1,451 | +$56 (+4.0%) |
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Throckmorton 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 Throckmorton sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$986 higher than 43% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Throckmorton 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
- Throckmorton
Throckmorton County
$788 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Throckmorton 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), Throckmorton County (this county) ($788).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
With a below-average 1-bedroom at $788/mo, most of these Texas occupations clear, or miss, the 30% affordability line.
| Occupation | TX Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $130,500 | 7.2% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $100,290 | 9.4% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $90,010 | 10.5% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $80,000 | 11.8% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $76,350 | 12.4% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $61,380 | 15.4% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $59,700 | 15.8% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $56,920 | 16.6% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $53,070 | 17.8% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $43,920 | 21.5% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $39,100 | 24.2% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $31,230 | 30.3% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $30,130 | 31.4% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $27,630 | 34.2% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $27,000 | 35% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Throckmorton County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Throckmorton (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 38.2% overall, from $570 to $788. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +13.4% in FY 2024, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑4.8% | $767 | $788 | $986 |
| FY 2025 ↑0.8% | $732 | $752 | $933 |
| FY 2024 ↑13.4% | $721 | $746 | $926 |
| FY 2023 ↑9.7% | $623 | $658 | $826 |
| FY 2022 ↑3.1% | $560 | $600 | $757 |
| FY 2021 ↑2.1% | $538 | $582 | $734 |
| FY 2020 | $529 | $570 | $714 |
Where Throckmorton County Ranks in Texas
Throckmorton 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 #75 of 254 counties in Texas. Nearest by rank: Willacy County ($973), Zapata County ($973), Zavala County ($973), Houston County ($978), Winkler County ($978), Crane County ($980), Cherokee County ($984), Fannin County ($985), Throckmorton County (this county) ($986), Brewster County ($993), Wilbarger County ($993), Nolan County ($995), Panola County ($995), Ochiltree County ($998), Young County ($998), Lynn County ($1,007), Wheeler County ($1,008).
Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden
Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Throckmorton 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 Throckmorton County?
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Throckmorton County is $788 per month. A 2-bedroom is $986 and a studio is $767.
How does Throckmorton County rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Throckmorton County is 18% below the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $788 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does Throckmorton County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent?
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Throckmorton County's 2-bedroom FMR of $986 ranks #1,353 most affordable among 3,145 HUD counties, placing it in the middle half of HUD counties.
What income do I need to afford rent in Throckmorton County?
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $31,520 ($2,627/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Throckmorton County.
Is rent going up or down in Throckmorton County?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Throckmorton County increased by 4.8% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $752 to $788.
Which jobs can afford rent in Throckmorton 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 $788/mo. 11 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Throckmorton County over time?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Throckmorton County went from $570 in FY 2020 to $788 in FY 2026, a total change of +38.2% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Throckmorton County?
In Throckmorton County, the FY 2026 FMR of $788/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 Throckmorton County?
For Throckmorton County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($788/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).
Is the rental market tight or loose in Throckmorton 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 Throckmorton County?
The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 4.8% over the past 12 months, close to the typical US county range.
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What this means for renters
Treat Throckmorton'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 $788 implies about $31,520/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 Throckmorton 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.