FY2026 Fair Market Rents — McDowell County
Studio
$658
1BR
$662
2BR
$869
3BR
$1,146
4BR
$1,151
McDowell County, West Virginia
FIPS 54047 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: McDowell County, WV
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $658 | $7,896 |
| 1-Bedroom | $662 | $7,944 |
| 2-Bedroom | $869 | $10,428 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,146 | $13,752 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,151 | $13,812 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $869/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$34,760/yr ($2,897/mo). Area Median Income is $42,100.
At WV's state minimum wage of $8.75/hr, a worker would need to work 77 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $658 | $662 | $869 | $1,146 | $1,151 |
| FY2025 | $645 | $649 | $852 | $1,125 | $1,130 |
| FY2024 | $668 | $673 | $848 | $1,117 | $1,129 |
| FY2023 | $614 | $653 | $738 | $973 | $991 |
| FY2022 | $595 | $619 | $705 | $915 | $956 |
| FY2021 | $577 | $593 | $676 | $841 | $992 |
| FY2020 | $556 | $582 | $662 | $825 | $947 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $42,100
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $15,960 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $43,600 |
| 50% AMI | $26,300 | $30,050 | $33,800 | $37,550 | $40,600 | $43,600 |
| 80% AMI | $42,100 | $48,100 | $54,100 | $60,100 | $64,950 | $69,750 |