What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Jackson County, IL HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Jackson County, IL HUD Metro FMR Area is $977 per month for fiscal year 2025. The studio FMR is $670, 1-bedroom is $770, 3-bedroom is $1,276, and 4-bedroom is $1,297.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Jackson County, IL HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $39,080 per year ($3,257 per month) to afford the FY2025 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $977 in Jackson County, IL HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2025 Fair Market Rents — Jackson County, IL HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2025 in this area are:

Studio

$670

1BR

$770

2BR

$977

3BR

$1,276

4BR

$1,297

Hours/week at min wage

51 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $15.00/hr (IL)

National rank

#525

of 639 U.S. metros (top 83% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

+4.8%

+$45 vs FY2024 · 5-yr +32.9%

Voucher payment standard

$879–$1,075

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Jackson County, IL HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2025 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$670	$8,040
1-Bedroom	$770	$9,240
2-Bedroom	$977	$11,724
3-Bedroom	$1,276	$15,312
4-Bedroom	$1,297	$15,564

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2019 $713 → FY2025 $977

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2025	$670	$770	$977	$1,276	$1,297
FY2024	$632	$714	$932	$1,224	$1,312
FY2023	$574	$652	$858	$1,114	$1,265
FY2022	$528	$604	$795	$1,041	$1,161
FY2021	$500	$580	$758	$988	$1,093
FY2020	$479	$571	$735	$954	$1,028
FY2019	$458	$563	$713	$923	$964

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2024 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $78,100

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$17,100	$20,440	$25,820	$31,200	$36,580	$41,960
50% AMI (Very Low)	$28,500	$32,600	$36,650	$40,700	$44,000	$47,250
80% AMI (Low)	$45,600	$52,100	$58,600	$65,100	$70,350	$75,550

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$11,724/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

15% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$39,080/yr

$3,257/mo gross income

FY2024 LIHTC Maximum Rents

Maximum gross rents for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units, by income band. Full LIHTC details →

AMI Band	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
50% AMI Maximum	$683	$781	$878	$1,054	$1,132
60% AMI Maximum	$820	$937	$1,054	$1,265	$1,358

FY2024 HOME Program Rent Limits

Maximum rents for HOME Investment Partnerships–funded units. High HOME rents apply to most assisted units; Low HOME rents apply to the lowest-income set-aside units. Full HOME rent details →

Limit Type	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
High HOME Rent	$632	$714	$932	$1,224	$1,269
Low HOME Rent	$712	$815	$916	$1,017	$1,100

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