County FMR · HUD FY2026
Wyoming County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Wyoming County, NY - 12% below the US average.
- $844
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $973
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +6.4%
- YoY change
- -12%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Wyoming is the 2nd cheapest of 62 counties in New York by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #976 most affordable of 3,145 HUD counties; rent here has climbed 6.4% since FY 2025, a modest shift relative to most counties.
- #976
- most affordable of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #2
- cheapest of 62 in New York (2BR)
- -36%
- vs the state average
- $33,760
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (6.3%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (28.7%); 15 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 Wyoming County, NY. Verify with HUD →
The Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Wyoming County, New York is $844 per month in FY 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A 2-bedroom costs $973/mo and a studio is $840/mo. This is 12% lower than the national average of $959 and 36% below the New York average of $1,315.
Rent increased6.4% from FY 2025 ($793), outpacing inflation. Under the 30% rule, affordability starts near $33,760/year for a 1-bedroom.
Observed renter burden: 33.6% of the 3,745 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 1.7%, a tight rental market where HUD's annual FMR schedule can lag what landlords are actually asking.
Local labor market: The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 4.0% over the past 12 months, close to the typical US county range.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in New York. Population: 40,338. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (-1.4%, Census ACS). That's slower than New York's statewide growth of +1.3% over the same period.
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Area WYOMING·COUNTY·NY·NY
Wyoming County, NY: $844/mo 1BR · #976 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026
- FMR-AREA NY
- 1BR-FMR $844
- 2BR-FMR $973
- RANK-MID #976
- YOY-SURGE +6.4%
- VSUS-BELOW -12%
- VS-ST-LOW -36% NY
- INC-ROOM 15%
- POP-SMALL 40K
- PHOTO-NEAR Kings County
- VOUCH-90-110 $760–$928
- FY-2026 FY2026
Photo-finish peer: Kings ($1,811 1BR gap)
Read with: How Fair Market Rent works
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $712 | $840 | +$128 (+18.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $793 | $844 | +$51 (+6.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $973 | +$40 (+4.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,285 | $1,336 | +$51 (+4.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,492 | $1,603 | +$111 (+7.4%) |
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Wyoming 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 Wyoming sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$973 higher than 31% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Wyoming compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other New York counties
- Kings
Kings County
$2,655 1BR FMR / mo
- Queens
Queens County
$2,655 1BR FMR / mo
- New York
New York County
$2,655 1BR FMR / mo
- Bronx
Bronx County
$2,655 1BR FMR / mo
- Suffolk
Suffolk County
$2,379 1BR FMR / mo
- Nassau
Nassau County
$2,379 1BR FMR / mo
- Wyoming $844
Wyoming County
$844 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Wyoming is highlighted. Nearby New York counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Kings County ($2,655), Queens County ($2,655), New York County ($2,655), Bronx County ($2,655), Suffolk County ($2,379), Nassau County ($2,379), Wyoming County (this county) ($844).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $844/mo compares to New York salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).
| Occupation | NY Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $161,260 | 6.3% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $129,990 | 7.8% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $105,600 | 9.6% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $101,780 | 10% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $93,050 | 10.9% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $82,480 | 12.3% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $77,460 | 13.1% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $66,390 | 15.3% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $60,520 | 16.7% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $47,840 | 21.2% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $40,840 | 24.8% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $39,920 | 25.4% | Affordable |
| Retail Salespersons | $37,020 | 27.4% | Affordable |
| Teaching Assistants | $36,600 | 27.7% | Affordable |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $35,270 | 28.7% | Affordable |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Wyoming County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Wyoming (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 48.1% overall, from $570 to $844. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +15.9% in FY 2024, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑6.4% | $840 | $844 | $973 |
| FY 2025 ↑8.9% | $712 | $793 | $933 |
| FY 2024 ↑15.9% | $724 | $728 | $905 |
| FY 2023 ↑9.2% | $623 | $628 | $826 |
| FY 2022 ↑0.2% | $572 | $575 | $757 |
| FY 2021 ↑0.7% | $522 | $574 | $757 |
| FY 2020 | $486 | $570 | $738 |
Where Wyoming County Ranks in New York
Wyoming 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 #2 of 62 counties in New York. Nearest by rank: Chenango County ($973), Wyoming County (this county) ($973), Allegany County ($974), Chautauqua County ($975), Cattaraugus County ($1,007), Lewis County ($1,008), Delaware County ($1,033), Franklin County ($1,044), St. Lawrence County ($1,071), Steuben County ($1,081).
Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden
Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Wyoming County, both outside New York 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 NY (FY2026).
Similar rent burden
Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside NY).
Nearby Counties in New York
Largest counties by population in New York
Showing the 8 largest of 61 other counties in New York.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Wyoming County?
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Wyoming County is $844 per month. A 2-bedroom is $973 and a studio is $840.
How does Wyoming County rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wyoming County is 12% below the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $844 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does Wyoming County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent?
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Wyoming County's 2-bedroom FMR of $973 ranks #976 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 Wyoming County?
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $33,760 ($2,813/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Wyoming County.
Is rent going up or down in Wyoming County?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Wyoming County increased by 6.4% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $793 to $844.
Which jobs can afford rent in Wyoming County?
Based on New York BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like Software Developers, General and Operations Managers, Registered Nurses can afford a 1-bedroom at $844/mo. 15 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Wyoming County over time?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Wyoming County went from $570 in FY 2020 to $844 in FY 2026, a total change of +48.1% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Wyoming County?
In Wyoming County, the FY 2026 FMR of $844/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 Wyoming County?
For Wyoming County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($844/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).
Is the rental market tight or loose in Wyoming County?
The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 1.7%, a tight rental market where HUD's annual FMR schedule can lag what landlords are actually asking.
What is the unemployment rate in Wyoming County?
The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 4.0% over the past 12 months, close to the typical US county range.
Data sources
What this means for renters
Treat Wyoming'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 $844 implies about $33,760/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- New York counties vary widely around this figure - compare specific counties before assuming this applies to yours. Compare vs Kings
- See where Wyoming 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.