FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Jim Wells County
Studio
$737
1BR
$742
2BR
$973
3BR
$1,289
4BR
$1,432
Jim Wells County, Texas
FIPS 48249 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Jim Wells County, TX
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $737 | $8,844 |
| 1-Bedroom | $742 | $8,904 |
| 2-Bedroom | $973 | $11,676 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,289 | $15,468 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,432 | $17,184 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $973/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$38,920/yr ($3,243/mo). Area Median Income is $64,100.
At TX'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 | $737 | $742 | $973 | $1,289 | $1,432 |
| FY2025 | $766 | $771 | $933 | $1,307 | $1,567 |
| FY2024 | $795 | $811 | $939 | $1,275 | $1,593 |
| FY2023 | $680 | $728 | $902 | $1,142 | $1,536 |
| FY2022 | $675 | $693 | $912 | $1,127 | $1,281 |
| FY2021 | $625 | $667 | $879 | $1,093 | $1,300 |
| FY2020 | $601 | $628 | $827 | $1,031 | $1,120 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $64,100
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $17,600 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $29,300 | $33,500 | $37,700 | $41,850 | $45,200 | $48,550 |
| 80% AMI | $46,900 | $53,600 | $60,300 | $66,950 | $72,350 | $77,700 |