FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Mercer County
Studio
$618
1BR
$717
2BR
$896
3BR
$1,206
4BR
$1,258
Mercer County, West Virginia
FIPS 54055 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Mercer County, WV
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $618 | $7,416 |
| 1-Bedroom | $717 | $8,604 |
| 2-Bedroom | $896 | $10,752 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,206 | $14,472 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,258 | $15,096 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $896/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$35,840/yr ($2,987/mo). Area Median Income is $75,900.
At WV's state minimum wage of $8.75/hr, a worker would need to work 79 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $618 | $717 | $896 | $1,206 | $1,258 |
| FY2025 | $584 | $683 | $852 | $1,168 | $1,250 |
| FY2024 | $575 | $690 | $848 | $1,165 | $1,250 |
| FY2023 | $493 | $606 | $738 | $1,026 | $1,084 |
| FY2022 | $468 | $593 | $705 | $964 | $1,024 |
| FY2021 | $446 | $553 | $676 | $901 | $1,003 |
| FY2020 | $431 | $533 | $662 | $857 | $1,004 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $75,900
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $15,960 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,050 |
| 50% AMI | $26,600 | $30,400 | $34,200 | $37,950 | $41,000 | $44,050 |
| 80% AMI | $42,500 | $48,600 | $54,650 | $60,700 | $65,600 | $70,450 |