Dawson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 12,342.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$818/mo
↑ 14.7% YoY
-8% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$823/mo
↑ 14.6% YoY
-14% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,080/mo
↑ 14.6% YoY
-8% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,295/mo
↑ 14.1% YoY
-15% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,589/mo
↑ 27.2% YoY
-10% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $713 | $818 | +$105 (+14.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $718 | $823 | +$105 (+14.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $942 | $1,080 | +$138 (+14.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,135 | $1,295 | +$160 (+14.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,249 | $1,589 | +$340 (+27.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,920
$2,743/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$43,200
$3,600/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Hunt County
1 BR: $1,648/mo
McCulloch County
1 BR: $863/mo
Real County
1 BR: $953/mo
Haskell County
1 BR: $778/mo
Stephens County
1 BR: $811/mo
Gregg County
1 BR: $1,013/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.