FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Jefferson County
Studio
$969
1BR
$1,071
2BR
$1,405
3BR
$1,907
4BR
$2,340
Jefferson County, New York
FIPS 36045 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Watertown-Fort Drum, NY MSA
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $969 | $11,628 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,071 | $12,852 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,405 | $16,860 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,907 | $22,884 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,340 | $28,080 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,405/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$56,200/yr ($4,683/mo). Area Median Income is $86,600.
At NY's state minimum wage of $16.50/hr, a worker would need to work 66 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $969 | $1,071 | $1,405 | $1,907 | $2,340 |
| FY2025 | $889 | $977 | $1,282 | $1,740 | $2,133 |
| FY2024 | $922 | $1,035 | $1,360 | $1,843 | $2,231 |
| FY2023 | $816 | $928 | $1,221 | $1,650 | $1,951 |
| FY2022 | $786 | $899 | $1,183 | $1,587 | $1,864 |
| FY2021 | $691 | $794 | $1,047 | $1,389 | $1,610 |
| FY2020 | $716 | $834 | $1,099 | $1,432 | $1,637 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $86,600
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $18,900 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $31,500 | $36,000 | $40,500 | $44,950 | $48,550 | $52,150 |
| 80% AMI | $50,350 | $57,550 | $64,750 | $71,900 | $77,700 | $83,450 |