County FMR · HUD FY2026
Tyler County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Tyler County, TX - 17% below the US average.
- $793
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,040
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +10.0%
- YoY change
- -17%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Tyler is the 121st cheapest of 254 counties in Texas by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #1,510 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties; rent here has climbed 10.0% since FY 2025, a modest shift relative to most counties.
- #1,510
- most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #121
- cheapest of 254 in Texas (2BR)
- -15%
- vs the state average
- $31,720
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (7.3%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (35.2%).
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Tyler County, TX. Verify with HUD →
The Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Tyler County, Texas is $793 per month in FY 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A 2-bedroom costs $1,040/mo and a studio is $787/mo. This is 17% lower than the national average of $959 and 15% below the Texas average of $935.
Rent increased10.0% from FY 2025 ($721), outpacing inflation. The 30% affordability floor is comparatively reachable here at $31,720/year.
Observed renter burden: 36.5% of the 1,499 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 1.6%, 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 5.9% over the past 12 months, close to the typical US county range.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 19,962. Population declined 6.6% over the past five years (Census ACS), a trend that can ease rental-market pressure over time even as FMR reflects recent rent levels. That's slower than Texas's statewide growth of +6.3% over the same period.
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Area TYLER·COUNTY·TX·TX
Tyler County, TX: $793/mo 1BR · #1510 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026
- FMR-AREA TX
- 1BR-FMR $793
- 2BR-FMR $1,040
- RANK-MID #1,510
- YOY-SURGE +10.0%
- VSUS-BELOW -17%
- VS-ST-LOW -15% TX
- INC-ROOM 19%
- POP-SMALL 20K
- PHOTO-NEAR Harris County
- VOUCH-90-110 $714–$872
- FY-2026 FY2026
Photo-finish peer: Harris ($530 1BR gap)
Read with: Section 8 housing guide
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $717 | $787 | +$70 (+9.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $721 | $793 | +$72 (+10.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $934 | $1,040 | +$106 (+11.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,125 | $1,247 | +$122 (+10.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,397 | $1,604 | +$207 (+14.8%) |
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Tyler 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 Tyler sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,040 higher than 52% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Tyler 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
- Tyler
Tyler County
$793 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Tyler 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), Tyler County (this county) ($793).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
With a below-average 1-bedroom at $793/mo, most of these Texas occupations clear, or miss, the 30% affordability line.
| Occupation | TX Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $130,500 | 7.3% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $100,290 | 9.5% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $90,010 | 10.6% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $80,000 | 11.9% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $76,350 | 12.5% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $61,380 | 15.5% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $59,700 | 15.9% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $56,920 | 16.7% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $53,070 | 17.9% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $43,920 | 21.7% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $39,100 | 24.3% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $31,230 | 30.5% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $30,130 | 31.6% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $27,630 | 34.4% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $27,000 | 35.2% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Tyler County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Tyler (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 26.5% overall, from $627 to $793. The increases have been fairly steady year to year, with no single jump exceeding 10.1% (FY 2023).
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑10.0% | $787 | $793 | $1,040 |
| FY 2025 ↓0.6% | $717 | $721 | $934 |
| FY 2024 ↓0.8% | $705 | $725 | $905 |
| FY 2023 ↑10.1% | $623 | $731 | $826 |
| FY 2022 ↑3.1% | $560 | $664 | $757 |
| FY 2021 ↑2.7% | $538 | $644 | $734 |
| FY 2020 | $529 | $627 | $714 |
Where Tyler County Ranks in Texas
Tyler 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 #121 of 254 counties in Texas. Nearest by rank: Wood County ($1,022), Hill County ($1,023), Mason County ($1,024), San Saba County ($1,031), Live Oak County ($1,033), Gray County ($1,037), Milam County ($1,037), Moore County ($1,038), Tyler County (this county) ($1,040), McCulloch County ($1,045), Real County ($1,045), Cameron County ($1,047), Childress County ($1,049), Castro County ($1,050), Coleman County ($1,053), Lavaca County ($1,055), Montague County ($1,055).
Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden
Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Tyler 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 Tyler County?
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Tyler County is $793 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,040 and a studio is $787.
How does Tyler County rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Tyler County is 17% below the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $793 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does Tyler County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent?
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Tyler County's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,040 ranks #1,510 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 Tyler County?
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $31,720 ($2,643/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Tyler County.
Is rent going up or down in Tyler County?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Tyler County increased by 10.0% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $721 to $793.
Which jobs can afford rent in Tyler 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 $793/mo. 11 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Tyler County over time?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Tyler County went from $627 in FY 2020 to $793 in FY 2026, a total change of +26.5% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Tyler County?
In Tyler County, the FY 2026 FMR of $793/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 Tyler County?
For Tyler County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($793/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).
Is the rental market tight or loose in Tyler County?
The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 1.6%, a tight rental market where HUD's annual FMR schedule can lag what landlords are actually asking.
What is the unemployment rate in Tyler County?
The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 5.9% over the past 12 months, close to the typical US county range.
Data sources
What this means for renters
Treat Tyler'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 $793 implies about $31,720/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 Tyler 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.