Wilkes County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Carolina. Population: 66,125.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$782/mo
↑ 0.3% YoY
-12% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$793/mo
↓ 1.7% YoY
-17% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$925/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,233/mo
↓ 0.9% YoY
-19% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,538/mo
↑ 11.0% YoY
-12% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $780 | $782 | +$2 (+0.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $807 | $793 | $-14 (-1.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $930 | $925 | $-5 (-0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,244 | $1,233 | $-11 (-0.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,386 | $1,538 | +$152 (+11.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,720
$2,643/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,000
$3,083/month gross
Other Counties in North Carolina
Pamlico County
1 BR: $866/mo
Caldwell County
1 BR: $908/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $953/mo
Cherokee County
1 BR: $713/mo
Graham County
1 BR: $844/mo
Watauga County
1 BR: $988/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.