County FMR · HUD FY2026
White County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for White County, GA - 1% below the US average.
- $948
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,177
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +5.9%
- YoY change
- -1%
- vs US avg
The verdict
White is the 58th most expensive of 159 counties in Georgia by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #1,038 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties; rent here has climbed 5.9% since FY 2025, a modest shift relative to most counties.
- #1,038
- most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #58
- most expensive of 159 in Georgia (2BR)
- -7%
- vs the state average
- $37,920
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (8.8%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (43.2%).
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for White County, GA. Verify with HUD →
HUD sets the FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent for White County, Georgia at $948 per month - the federal rental-assistance benchmark for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,177/mo and a studio is $942/mo. This is 1% lower than the national average of $959 and 7% below the Georgia average of $1,023.
Rent increased5.9% from FY 2025 ($895), outpacing inflation. Under the 30% rule, affordability starts near $37,920/year for a 1-bedroom.
Observed renter burden: 35.6% of the 2,315 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 13.0%, a loose rental market that typically gives renters more negotiating leverage than the FMR schedule alone implies.
Local labor market: The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 2.9% over the past 12 months, a tight labor market that typically supports steadier rent demand.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Georgia. Population: 28,165. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (-1.6%, Census ACS). That's slower than Georgia's statewide growth of +5.1% over the same period.
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Area WHITE·COUNTY·GA·GA
White County, GA: $948/mo 1BR · #1038 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026
- FMR-AREA GA
- 1BR-FMR $948
- 2BR-FMR $1,177
- RANK-MID #1,038
- YOY-SURGE +5.9%
- VSUS-NEAR -1%
- VS-ST-NEAR -7% GA
- INC-ROOM 16%
- POP-SMALL 28K
- PHOTO-NEAR Fulton County
- VOUCH-90-110 $853–$1,043
- FY-2026 FY2026
Photo-finish peer: Fulton ($712 1BR gap)
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Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $890 | $942 | +$52 (+5.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $895 | $948 | +$53 (+5.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,054 | $1,177 | +$123 (+11.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,270 | $1,411 | +$141 (+11.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,689 | $1,868 | +$179 (+10.6%) |
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in White 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 White sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,177 Top 33% higher than 67% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How White compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Georgia counties
- Fulton
Fulton County
$1,660 1BR FMR / mo
- Gwinnett
Gwinnett County
$1,660 1BR FMR / mo
- Cobb
Cobb County
$1,660 1BR FMR / mo
- DeKalb
DeKalb County
$1,660 1BR FMR / mo
- Clayton
Clayton County
$1,660 1BR FMR / mo
- Chatham
Chatham County
$1,533 1BR FMR / mo
- White
White County
$948 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows White is highlighted. Nearby Georgia counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Fulton County ($1,660), Gwinnett County ($1,660), Cobb County ($1,660), DeKalb County ($1,660), Clayton County ($1,660), Chatham County ($1,533), White County (this county) ($948).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $948/mo compares to Georgia salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).
| Occupation | GA Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $128,920 | 8.8% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $99,800 | 11.4% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $86,560 | 13.1% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $80,100 | 14.2% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $63,490 | 17.9% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $58,860 | 19.3% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $56,570 | 20.1% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $56,350 | 20.2% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $55,120 | 20.6% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $39,030 | 29.1% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $38,390 | 29.6% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $33,130 | 34.3% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $29,770 | 38.2% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $27,860 | 40.8% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $26,310 | 43.2% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for White County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for White (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 66.3% overall, from $570 to $948. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +17.5% in FY 2023, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑5.9% | $942 | $948 | $1,177 |
| FY 2025 ↑1.1% | $890 | $895 | $1,054 |
| FY 2024 ↑13.9% | $866 | $885 | $1,012 |
| FY 2023 ↑17.5% | $737 | $777 | $878 |
| FY 2022 ↑13.2% | $656 | $661 | $783 |
| FY 2021 ↑2.5% | $581 | $584 | $716 |
| FY 2020 | $566 | $570 | $718 |
Where White County Ranks in Georgia
White 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 #102 of 159 counties in Georgia. Nearest by rank: Terrell County ($1,129), Worth County ($1,129), Long County ($1,133), Putnam County ($1,134), Thomas County ($1,149), Jackson County ($1,153), Troup County ($1,167), Monroe County ($1,174), White County (this county) ($1,177), Bulloch County ($1,178), Brooks County ($1,192), Echols County ($1,192), Floyd County ($1,192), Lanier County ($1,192), Lowndes County ($1,192), Camden County ($1,225), Lumpkin County ($1,245).
Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden
Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for White County, both outside Georgia 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 GA (FY2026).
Similar rent burden
Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside GA).
Nearby Counties in Georgia
Largest counties by population in Georgia
Showing the 8 largest of 158 other counties in Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in White County?
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in White County is $948 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,177 and a studio is $942.
How does White County rent compare to the national average?
Rent in White County is 1% below the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $948 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does White County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent?
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, White County's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,177 ranks #1,038 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 White County?
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $37,920 ($3,160/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in White County.
Is rent going up or down in White County?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in White County increased by 5.9% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $895 to $948.
Which jobs can afford rent in White County?
Based on Georgia BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like Software Developers, General and Operations Managers, Registered Nurses can afford a 1-bedroom at $948/mo. 11 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in White County over time?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in White County went from $570 in FY 2020 to $948 in FY 2026, a total change of +66.3% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in White County?
In White County, the FY 2026 FMR of $948/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 White County?
For White County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($948/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).
Is the rental market tight or loose in White County?
The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 13.0%, a loose rental market that typically gives renters more negotiating leverage than the FMR schedule alone implies.
What is the unemployment rate in White County?
The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 2.9% over the past 12 months, a tight labor market that typically supports steadier rent demand.
Data sources
What this means for renters
Treat White'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 $948 implies about $37,920/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Georgia counties vary widely around this figure - compare specific counties before assuming this applies to yours. Compare vs Fulton
- See where White 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.