Jim Wells County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 39,060.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$737/mo
↓ 3.8% YoY
-17% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$742/mo
↓ 3.8% YoY
-23% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,289/mo
↓ 1.4% YoY
-15% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,432/mo
↓ 8.6% YoY
-18% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $766 | $737 | $-29 (-3.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $771 | $742 | $-29 (-3.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $973 | +$40 (+4.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,307 | $1,289 | $-18 (-1.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,567 | $1,432 | $-135 (-8.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,680
$2,473/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Aransas County
1 BR: $1,072/mo
Roberts County
1 BR: $811/mo
Houston County
1 BR: $745/mo
Tom Green County
1 BR: $1,049/mo
Montague County
1 BR: $856/mo
Trinity County
1 BR: $818/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.