Wheeler County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 4,980.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$784/mo
↑ 6.7% YoY
-12% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$806/mo
↑ 6.8% YoY
-16% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,008/mo
↑ 7.6% YoY
-14% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,209/mo
↑ 7.1% YoY
-21% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,483/mo
↑ 5.9% YoY
-16% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $735 | $784 | +$49 (+6.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $755 | $806 | +$51 (+6.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $937 | $1,008 | +$71 (+7.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,129 | $1,209 | +$80 (+7.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,401 | $1,483 | +$82 (+5.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,240
$2,687/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$40,320
$3,360/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Wilson County
1 BR: $1,177/mo
Throckmorton County
1 BR: $788/mo
Navarro County
1 BR: $863/mo
El Paso County
1 BR: $1,013/mo
Pecos County
1 BR: $888/mo
Duval County
1 BR: $811/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.