Hancock County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Illinois. Population: 17,582.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$632/mo
↑ 5.9% YoY
-29% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$791/mo
↑ 7.0% YoY
-18% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$916/mo
↑ 5.3% YoY
-22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,111/mo
↑ 1.6% YoY
-27% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,213/mo
↑ 5.2% YoY
-31% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $597 | $632 | +$35 (+5.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $739 | $791 | +$52 (+7.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $870 | $916 | +$46 (+5.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,094 | $1,111 | +$17 (+1.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,153 | $1,213 | +$60 (+5.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,640
$2,637/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,640
$3,053/month gross
Other Counties in Illinois
Will County
1 BR: $1,581/mo
Macoupin County
1 BR: $698/mo
Clinton County
1 BR: $995/mo
DeKalb County
1 BR: $1,046/mo
Rock Island County
1 BR: $928/mo
Sangamon County
1 BR: $970/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.