County FMR · HUD FY2026

Uinta County Fair Market Rent

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Uinta County, WY - 23% below the US average.

$734
1-bedroom FMR
$963
2-bedroom FMR
+3.2%
YoY change
-23%
vs US avg

The verdict

Uinta is the 10th cheapest of 23 counties in Wyoming by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #944 most affordable of 3,145 HUD counties.

#944
most affordable of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
#10
cheapest of 23 in Wyoming (2BR)
-11%
vs the state average
$29,360
income to afford it (30% rule)

Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (7.8%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (31.2%); 14 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 Uinta County, WY. Verify with HUD →

Uinta County, Wyoming carries an FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $734 per month, the federal benchmark HUD publishes for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $963/mo and a studio is $664/mo. That's 23% below the national benchmark of $959 and 11% below the Wyoming average of $824.

Rent increased3.2% from FY 2025 ($711), outpacing inflation. The 30% affordability floor is comparatively reachable here at $29,360/year.

Observed renter burden: 20.1% of the 1,755 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.

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Wyoming. Population: 20,546. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (+0.0%, Census ACS). That's in line with Wyoming's statewide growth of -0.4% over the same period.

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Area UINTA·COUNTY·WY·WY

Uinta County, WY: $734/mo 1BR · #944 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026

  • FMR-AREA WY
  • 1BR-FMR $734
  • 2BR-FMR $963
  • RANK-MID #944
  • YOY-UP +3.2%
  • VSUS-BELOW -23%
  • VS-ST-LOW -11% WY
  • INC-ROOM 11%
  • POP-SMALL 21K
  • PHOTO-NEAR Laramie County
  • VOUCH-90-110 $661–$807
  • FY-2026 FY2026

Photo-finish peer: Laramie ($183 1BR gap)

Read with: Section 8 housing guide

Fair Market Rents (2026)

Studio
State avg: $785 · US avg: $893
$664/mo
↓ 6.1% YoY -15% vs state -26% vs US
1 Bedroom
State avg: $824 · US avg: $959
$734/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY -11% vs state -23% vs US
2 Bedroom
State avg: $1,044 · US avg: $1,175
$963/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY -8% vs state -18% vs US
3 Bedroom
State avg: $1,399 · US avg: $1,525
$1,339/mo
↑ 2.4% YoY -4% vs state -12% vs US
4 Bedroom
State avg: $1,719 · US avg: $1,756
$1,467/mo
↓ 4.2% YoY -15% vs state -16% vs US

Year-over-Year Comparison

Bedrooms FY 2025 FY 2026 Change
Studio $707
$664
$-43 (-6.1%)
1 Bedroom $711
$734
+$23 (+3.2%)
2 Bedroom $933
$963
+$30 (+3.2%)
3 Bedroom $1,307
$1,339
+$32 (+2.4%)
4 Bedroom $1,531
$1,467
$-64 (-4.2%)

Rent Burden Analysis

How much of household income goes to rent in Uinta County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.

Studio
9.6%
Affordable
Need $26,560/yr for 30% rule
1 Bedroom
10.7%
Affordable
Need $29,360/yr for 30% rule
2 Bedroom
14%
Affordable
Need $38,520/yr for 30% rule
3 Bedroom
19.4%
Affordable
Need $53,560/yr for 30% rule
4 Bedroom
21.3%
Affordable
Need $58,680/yr for 30% rule
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.

0%100%National avg22%14%
Uinta County 2-bedroom rent burden
County median income: $82,672 · National avg burden: 21.7% ·View Wyoming rent burden →

Where Uinta sits among every US county

2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties

$963 higher than 30% of 3,145 counties

$600–$800: 23 counties (1%). Below this entry. $800–$1,000: 1,406 counties (45%). This entry sits in this band. $1,000–$1,200: 723 counties (23%). Above this entry. $1,200–$1,400: 417 counties (13%). Above this entry. $1,400–$1,600: 181 counties (6%). Above this entry. $1,600–$1,800: 172 counties (5%). Above this entry. $1,800–$2,000: 108 counties (3%). Above this entry. $2,000–$2,200: 29 counties (1%). Above this entry. $2,200–$2,400: 40 counties (1%). Above this entry. $2,400–$2,600: 13 counties (0%). Above this entry. $2,600–$2,800: 9 counties (0%). Above this entry. $2,800–$3,000: 15 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,000–$3,200: 3 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,200–$3,400: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,400–$3,600: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,600–$3,800: 3 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,800–$4,000: 0 counties (0%). Above this entry. $4,000–$4,200: 0 counties (0%). Above this entry. $4,200–$4,400: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. This county $600 $4,400 every US county, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.2K-wide band; taller bars hold more counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026

How Uinta compares on 1-bedroom rent

1-bedroom FMR vs other Wyoming counties

1BR FMR / mo

What this shows Uinta is highlighted. Nearby Wyoming counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Laramie County ($917), Campbell County ($896), Sweetwater County ($854), Natrona County ($852), Albany County ($786), Fremont County ($753), Uinta County (this county) ($734).

Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) As of FY2026

Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?

With a below-average 1-bedroom at $734/mo, most of these Wyoming occupations clear, or miss, the 30% affordability line.

Occupation WY Salary Rent Burden Verdict
Software Developers $112,590 7.8% Affordable
General & Operations Managers $94,900 9.3% Affordable
Registered Nurses $81,790 10.8% Affordable
Accountants & Auditors $77,400 11.4% Affordable
Electricians $73,450 12% Affordable
Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $65,180 13.5% Affordable
Elementary School Teachers $61,560 14.3% Affordable
Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,270 14.6% Affordable
Paralegals & Legal Assistants $49,980 17.6% Affordable
Pharmacy Technicians $46,490 18.9% Affordable
Customer Service Representatives $39,360 22.4% Affordable
Janitors & Cleaners $35,580 24.8% Affordable
Teaching Assistants $34,410 25.6% Affordable
Retail Salespersons $31,450 28% Affordable
Fast Food & Counter Workers $28,200 31.2% Stretched
Salaries: BLS OES (Wyoming) median · 30% = affordable threshold · Try the salary calculator →

Rent Trends (2020–2026)

7-year Fair Market Rent history for Uinta County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.

Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Uinta (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 19.2% overall, from $616 to $734. The increases have been fairly steady year to year, with no single jump exceeding 9.7% (FY 2024).

$600$650$700$750 FY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025FY2026 $734
Uinta County 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent, FY2020–FY2026
Year Studio 1 BR 2 BR
FY 2026 ↑3.2% $664 $734 $963
FY 2025 ↑3.2% $707 $711 $933
FY 2024 ↑9.7% $684 $689 $905
FY 2023 ↑2.8% $623 $628 $826
FY 2022 ↓2.1% $607 $611 $757
FY 2021 ↑1.3% $572 $624 $734
FY 2020 $534 $616 $714
Total change (6yr): +19.2%
Annualized: +3.0%/yr
1 BR: $616 → $734

Part of the Evanston, WY-UT Micro Area

Uinta County is a central county of the Evanston, WY-UT micropolitan statistical area, alongside 1 other micro-area county.

Uinta County ranks #2 of 2 counties in this metro area by 1-bedroom FMR. Every county sharing this metro, highest to lowest: Rich County ($810), Uinta County (this county) ($734).

Rich County
1 BR: $810/mo
Uinta County (this county)
1 BR: $734/mo

Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden

Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Uinta County, both outside Wyoming 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 WY (FY2026).

Calhoun County
AL · 2 BR $962/mo
Jackson County
NC · 2 BR $964/mo
Baxter County
AR · 2 BR $964/mo
Warren County
TN · 2 BR $964/mo

Similar rent burden

Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside WY).

Butler County
NE · 14% of income · 2 BR $961/mo
LaGrange County
IN · 14% of income · 2 BR $977/mo
Deuel County
SD · 14% of income · 2 BR $929/mo
Warrick County
IN · 14.1% of income · 2 BR $1,113/mo

Nearby Counties in Wyoming

Largest counties by population in Wyoming

Showing the 8 largest of 22 other counties in Wyoming.

Laramie County
1 BR: $917/mo Pop: 100,316
Natrona County
1 BR: $852/mo Pop: 79,506
Campbell County
1 BR: $896/mo Pop: 46,857
Sweetwater County
1 BR: $854/mo Pop: 42,079
Fremont County
1 BR: $753/mo Pop: 39,402
Albany County
1 BR: $786/mo Pop: 37,525
Sheridan County
1 BR: $860/mo Pop: 31,176
Park County
1 BR: $734/mo Pop: 29,878
View all counties in Wyoming →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Uinta County? ▼
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Uinta County is $734 per month. A 2-bedroom is $963 and a studio is $664.
How does Uinta County rent compare to the national average? ▼
Rent in Uinta County is 23% below the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $734 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does Uinta County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent? ▼
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Uinta County's 2-bedroom FMR of $963 ranks #944 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 Uinta County? ▼
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $29,360 ($2,447/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Uinta County.
Is rent going up or down in Uinta County? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Uinta County increased by 3.2% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $711 to $734.
Which jobs can afford rent in Uinta County? ▼
Based on Wyoming BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like Software Developers, General and Operations Managers, Registered Nurses can afford a 1-bedroom at $734/mo. 14 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Uinta County over time? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Uinta County went from $616 in FY 2020 to $734 in FY 2026, a total change of +19.2% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Uinta County? ▼
In Uinta County, the FY 2026 FMR of $734/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 Uinta County? ▼
For Uinta County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($734/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).

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.

All federal data sources used on this page
  • HUD Fair Market Rents (FMR) - county-level fair-market rent estimates by bedroom count. huduser.gov/datasets/fmr
  • HUD Income Limits - area median income for affordability calculations. huduser.gov/datasets/il
  • HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) - rent burden and housing-cost distribution. huduser.gov/datasets/cp
  • U.S. Census Bureau ACS - county and metro housing characteristics + median rent. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs
  • BLS Consumer Price Index, Rent of Primary Residence - rent inflation by metro. bls.gov/cpi
  • IRS Migration Data (SOI) - interstate migration aggregates affecting county demand. irs.gov/statistics/migration
  • BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics - state-level median wages by occupation, used for job affordability analysis. bls.gov/oes

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.