County FMR · HUD FY2026
White Pine County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for White Pine County, NV - 4% above the US average.
- $1,002
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,315
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +4.5%
- YoY change
- +4%
- vs US avg
The verdict
White Pine is the 7th cheapest of 17 counties in Nevada by 2-bedroom FMR.
- #7
- cheapest of 17 in Nevada (2BR)
- -12%
- vs the state average
- $40,080
- income to afford it (30% rule)
- +4.5%
- YoY, FY2025→2026
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (9.3%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (41.2%).
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for White Pine County, NV. Verify with HUD →
HUD sets the FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent for White Pine County, Nevada at $1,002 per month - the federal rental-assistance benchmark for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,315/mo and a studio is $996/mo. This is 4% higher than the national average of $959 and 12% below the Nevada average of $1,135.
Rent increased4.5% from FY 2025 ($959), outpacing inflation. To afford rent here, a household needs at least $40,080/year based on the 30% affordability rule.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Nevada. Population: 8,997. Population declined 9.0% 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 Nevada's statewide growth of +7.5% over the same period.
What these rents mean for White Pine County
The White Pine County FMR area applies to all ZIP codes inside the county boundary, and Nevada's housing authorities use it as the baseline for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. See how FMR is calculated for the full 40th-percentile methodology and payment-standard rules.
White Pine County's 1-bedroom rent runs 4% above the US average of $959 and 12% lower than the Nevada state average of $1,135. Over the past year, 1-bedroom rent here shifted from$959 in FY 2025 to $1,002 in FY 2026 - a change of +4.5%, which outpaces typical consumer inflation.
At the FY 2026 1-bedroom FMR of $1,002, affording it under the 30%-of-income rule takes $40,080 per year (about $3,340/month) in household income, and a 2-bedroom at $1,315 pushes that threshold even higher. With a population of 8,997 and a county median household income of $72,294, the arithmetic here directly shapes which wage earners can rent without being cost-burdened.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $916 | $996 | +$80 (+8.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $959 | $1,002 | +$43 (+4.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,258 | $1,315 | +$57 (+4.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,643 | $1,716 | +$73 (+4.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,113 | $2,206 | +$93 (+4.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in White Pine 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.
White Pine County 2-bedroom rent burden
Where White Pine sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,315 Top 23% higher than 77% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How White Pine compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Nevada counties
- Washoe
Washoe County
$1,489 1BR FMR / mo
- Clark
Clark County
$1,478 1BR FMR / mo
- Carson City
Carson City
$1,212 1BR FMR / mo
- Elko
Elko County
$1,166 1BR FMR / mo
- Lyon
Lyon County
$1,076 1BR FMR / mo
- White Pine
White Pine County
$1,002 1BR FMR / mo
- Nye
Nye County
$1,000 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows White Pine is highlighted. Nearby Nevada counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Washoe County ($1,489), Clark County ($1,478), Carson City ($1,212), Elko County ($1,166), Lyon County ($1,076), White Pine County (this county) ($1,002), Nye County ($1,000).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $1,002/mo compares to Nevada salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).
| Occupation | NV Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $129,030 | 9.3% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $101,990 | 11.8% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $94,990 | 12.7% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $78,670 | 15.3% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $78,220 | 15.4% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $64,950 | 18.5% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $62,420 | 19.3% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $62,090 | 19.4% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $60,900 | 19.7% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $46,670 | 25.8% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $38,950 | 30.9% | Stretched |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $36,480 | 33% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $33,430 | 36% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $30,450 | 39.5% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $29,180 | 41.2% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for White Pine County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for White Pine (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 38.4% overall, from $724 to $1,002. The path there hasn't been smooth: year-over-year moves have swung by as much as 16.3% (FY 2022), a volatility pattern that makes single-year comparisons a poor guide to the underlying trend.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑4.5% | $996 | $1,002 | $1,315 |
| FY 2025 ↓1.7% | $916 | $959 | $1,258 |
| FY 2024 ↑13.4% | $871 | $976 | $1,282 |
| FY 2023 ↑13.6% | $758 | $861 | $1,133 |
| FY 2022 ↑16.3% | $662 | $758 | $997 |
| FY 2021 ↓9.9% | $529 | $652 | $802 |
| FY 2020 | $551 | $724 | $846 |
Where White Pine County Ranks in Nevada
White Pine 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 #7 of 17 counties in Nevada. Nearest by rank: Nye County ($1,220), Lander County ($1,236), Lyon County ($1,272), Humboldt County ($1,312), White Pine County (this county) ($1,315), Eureka County ($1,393), Mineral County ($1,393), Churchill County ($1,421), Esmeralda County ($1,472).
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What this means for renters
Treat White Pine's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $1,002 implies about $40,080/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Compare this county against nearby metros and states before signing a lease. Compare areas
- See where it sits on the national rent map. View rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents in White Pine can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This page is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
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.
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