FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Northampton County
Studio
$736
1BR
$741
2BR
$972
3BR
$1,165
4BR
$1,344
Northampton County, North Carolina
FIPS 37131 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Northampton County, NC
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $736 | $8,832 |
| 1-Bedroom | $741 | $8,892 |
| 2-Bedroom | $972 | $11,664 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,165 | $13,980 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,344 | $16,128 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $972/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$38,880/yr ($3,240/mo). Area Median Income is $66,600.
At NC's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 104 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $736 | $741 | $972 | $1,165 | $1,344 |
| FY2025 | $777 | $782 | $1,026 | $1,236 | $1,412 |
| FY2024 | $719 | $724 | $951 | $1,150 | $1,288 |
| FY2023 | $650 | $654 | $861 | $1,048 | $1,157 |
| FY2022 | $572 | $575 | $757 | $936 | $1,027 |
| FY2021 | $522 | $526 | $693 | $923 | $1,046 |
| FY2020 | $506 | $509 | $671 | $938 | $1,162 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $66,600
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $16,450 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $27,450 | $31,350 | $35,250 | $39,150 | $42,300 | $45,450 |
| 80% AMI | $43,900 | $50,150 | $56,400 | $62,650 | $67,700 | $72,700 |