HUD Fair Market Rent · FY 2027 · Effective Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027
Fair Market Rent in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania (FY 2027)
A two-bedroom in Huntingdon County carries a FY 2027 Fair Market Rent of $1,014 a month, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Everything Section 8 pays in Huntingdon keys off that figure.
Two-bedroom FMR
$1,014
+4.2% from FY 2026
Payment standard
$913–$1,115
90% to 110% of the FMR, two-bedroom
Income to afford
$40,560
a year, with rent at 30% of income
Rank in Pennsylvania
56th of 67
by two-bedroom FMR, highest first
FY 2027 Fair Market Rents
Payment standard is the 90% to 110% band a housing authority can set. Income needed puts rent at 30% of gross income, and the hourly wage assumes a 40-hour week.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard | Income needed | Hourly wage | vs FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $822 | $740–$904 | $32,880 | $15.81/hr | +4.1% |
| 1 bedroom | $892 | $803–$981 | $35,680 | $17.15/hr | +7.1% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,014 | $913–$1,115 | $40,560 | $19.50/hr | +4.2% |
| 3 bedroom | $1,404 | $1,264–$1,544 | $56,160 | $27.00/hr | +6.4% |
| 4 bedroom | $1,695 | $1,526–$1,865 | $67,800 | $32.60/hr | +3.9% |
Five to eight bedrooms (PropMetrics estimates)
HUD stops at four bedrooms. These add 15% of the four-bedroom rent per extra bedroom. It's our estimate, not a HUD number.
| Bedrooms | Estimated FMR | Payment standard |
|---|---|---|
| 5 bedroom Estimate | $1,949 | $1,754–$2,144 |
| 6 bedroom Estimate | $2,204 | $1,984–$2,424 |
| 7 bedroom Estimate | $2,458 | $2,212–$2,704 |
| 8 bedroom Estimate | $2,712 | $2,441–$2,983 |
Source: HUD Office of Policy Development and Research, FY 2027 Fair Market Rents. Rents include utilities. huduser.gov
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What a voucher pays here
The voucher doesn't pay the FMR itself. It pays the payment standard. Housing authorities set it anywhere from 90% to 110% of FMR, which puts a two-bedroom standard in Huntingdon somewhere between $913 and $1,115. The tenant pays roughly 30% of their income, the voucher covers the rest up to the standard, and the PHA won't approve a rent above what comparable unassisted units get.
$1,014 a month is affordable, by HUD's 30% rule, on an income of roughly $40,560 a year. Put another way, $20 an hour full time.
Worked example for a two-bedroom renting at the payment standard. The tenant pays 30% of monthly income and the voucher covers the rest.
| Monthly household income | Tenant pays (30%) | Voucher pays at 90%$913 | Voucher pays at 100%$1,014 | Voucher pays at 110%$1,115 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,500 | $750 | $163 | $264 | $365 |
| $4,000 | $1,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Rate history
The two-bedroom rate went up 4% from FY 2026 ($973) to FY 2027 ($1,014). Since FY 2020 it's up 42% in total, about 5.1% a year. The Pennsylvania median held flat over the same year.
| Fiscal year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR | 2BR change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $532 | $599 | $714 | $970 | $1,079 | — |
| FY 2021 | $571 | $609 | $724 | $978 | $1,085 | +1.4% |
| FY 2022 | $585 | $648 | $757 | $998 | $1,147 | +4.6% |
| FY 2023 | $617 | $680 | $821 | $1,054 | $1,242 | +8.5% |
| FY 2024 | $652 | $684 | $845 | $1,082 | $1,318 | +2.9% |
| FY 2025 | $714 | $739 | $908 | $1,196 | $1,465 | +7.5% |
| FY 2026 | $790 | $833 | $973 | $1,320 | $1,632 | +7.2% |
| FY 2027In effect | $822 | $892 | $1,014 | $1,404 | $1,695 | +4.2% |
About this rate
Fair Market Rent is HUD's estimate of what a modest, decent unit rents for in an area, utilities included. It's set once a year and runs October to September. For FY 2027 that's October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. In Huntingdon, that runs from $822 for a studio up to $1,695 for four bedrooms, all five rates in the table above.
Because Huntingdon sits outside any HUD metro area, its rate is a county-wide figure built from local rents. One number covers every address in the county, Huntingdon included.
Among Pennsylvania's 67 counties, Huntingdon ranks 56th for two-bedroom FMR. That's about 11% below the state median of $1,136 and about 5% below the national median county at $1,063. About 43,653 people live here, 49th in the state.
Rates by ZIP code
Zoom in and the picture changes. HUD's Small Area FMRs put a two-bedroom at $1,010 in 16621 (Broad Top) and $1,400 in 16634 (Dudley), with the 27 ZIP codes in between. Housing authorities in HUD-designated metros use those ZIP rates instead of the county rate. Everywhere else the ZIP numbers show where rents actually sit, and the county rate stays the official standard.
| ZIP | City | 2BR rate | vs county |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16611 | Alexandria | $1,220 | +20.3% |
| 16621 | Broad Top | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 16622 | Calvin | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 16623 | Cassville | $1,070 | +5.5% |
| 16634 | Dudley | $1,400 | +38.1% |
| 16638 | Entriken | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 16647 | Hesston | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 16652 | Huntingdon | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 16654 | Huntingdon | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 16657 | James Creek | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 16660 | Mc Connellstown | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 16669 | Petersburg | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 16674 | Robertsdale | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 16683 | Spruce Creek | $1,040 | +2.6% |
| 16685 | Todd | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 16877 | Warriors Mark | $1,310 | +29.2% |
| 17052 | Mapleton Depot | $1,120 | +10.5% |
| 17060 | Mill Creek | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 17066 | Mount Union | $1,040 | +2.6% |
| 17213 | Blairs Mills | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 17239 | Neelyton | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 17243 | Orbisonia | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 17249 | Rockhill Furnace | $1,320 | +30.2% |
| 17253 | Saltillo | $1,060 | +4.5% |
| 17255 | Shade Gap | $1,060 | +4.5% |
| 17260 | Shirleysburg | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 17264 | Three Springs | $1,010 | -0.4% |
Nearby counties
Two-bedroom FMR, with how each compares to Huntingdon.
Blair County
20 mi · 121,277 people
$1,151
+14%
Mifflin County
24 mi · 46,041 people
$1,014
same rate
Fulton County
26 mi · 14,531 people
$1,014
same rate
Bedford County
29 mi · 47,513 people
$1,014
same rate
Franklin County
33 mi · 157,379 people
$1,325
+31%
Juniata County
37 mi · 23,379 people
$1,014
same rate
Cambria County
39 mi · 131,538 people
$1,014
same rate
Centre County
39 mi · 158,576 people
$1,537
+52%
Questions people ask
$1,014 a month for FY 2027, which runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The other rates are $822 for a studio, $892 for one bedroom, $1,404 for three and $1,695 for four.
Tools for this county
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How HUD calculates FMR and what it means for landlords
Rent affordability calculator
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