West Virginia · FIPS 54037 · HUD FY 2027
Jefferson County, West Virginia Fair Market Rent
HUD’s FY 2027 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Jefferson County is $1,376 a month (rent plus utilities), 32% above the West Virginia average of $1,039 and 22% below the U.S. average of $1,761. That is up $125 (10.0%) from FY 2026. At 30% of income, a household needs about $55,040 a year to afford it.
- $1,3762-bedroom FMR+$125 (+10.0%) vs FY 2026
- $1,0521-bedroom FMRWest Virginia: $840 · U.S.: $1,478
- $55,040Income for a 2-bedroom$26/hour full-time
- 2 of 552BR rank in West Virginia1 = highest rent
| Unit | Jefferson County FY 2027 | FY 2026 | Change | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,045 | $947 | +$98 (+10.3%) | $781 | $1,379 | $41,800 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,052 | $953 | +$99 (+10.4%) | $840 | $1,478 | $42,080 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,376 | $1,251 | +$125 (+10.0%) | $1,039 | $1,761 | $55,040 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,879 | $1,740 | +$139 (+8.0%) | $1,346 | $2,266 | $75,160 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,300 | $2,099 | +$201 (+9.6%) | $1,522 | $2,607 | $92,000 |
How Jefferson County compares
- HUD sets this rent for the Jefferson County, WV metro FMR area, which covers 59,260 residents in 1 county.
- Across West Virginia, 2-bedroom FMRs run from $944 (Wyoming County) to $1,505 (Hampshire County).
- Studio to 4-bedroom: $1,045, $1,052, $1,376, $1,879, $2,300. HUD derives the other sizes from the 2-bedroom figure with fixed ratios, adjusted where local data warrant.
- HUD also publishes ZIP-level Small Area FMRs. For the 8 ZIP codes mostly in Jefferson County (by land area), the 2-bedroom figure ranges from $1,290 to $1,480.
Small Area FMRs by ZIP code in Jefferson County
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR | 2BR vs FY 2026 | 2BR vs area FMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25414 | $1,010 | $1,020 | $1,330 | $1,820 | $2,220 | +$150 (+12.7%) | 3% below |
| 25425 | $1,120 | $1,120 | $1,470 | $2,010 | $2,460 | +$60 (+4.3%) | 7% above |
| 25430 | $1,110 | $1,140 | $1,480 | $2,020 | $2,430 | +$30 (+2.1%) | 8% above |
| 25432 | $1,120 | $1,120 | $1,470 | $2,010 | $2,460 | +$60 (+4.3%) | 7% above |
| 25438 | $1,030 | $1,040 | $1,360 | $1,860 | $2,270 | +$130 (+10.6%) | 1% below |
| 25442 | $1,040 | $1,050 | $1,370 | $1,870 | $2,290 | +$40 (+3.0%) | about the same as |
| 25443 | $980 | $990 | $1,290 | $1,770 | $2,160 | +$50 (+4.0%) | 6% below |
| 25446 | $1,160 | $1,190 | $1,470 | $1,960 | $2,350 | +$120 (+8.9%) | 7% above |
Sources
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD User Fair Market Rents: FY 2027 FMRs (file dated August 26, 2026) and FY 2026 FMRs (file dated April 21, 2026).
- HUD User Small Area Fair Market Rents: FY 2027 SAFMRs (file dated August 31, 2026) and FY 2026 SAFMRs (file dated April 21, 2026).
- ZIP-to-county assignment: Census Bureau 2020 ZCTA-to-county relationship file (file dated December 9, 2021), largest land-area overlap.
Fair Market Rents are HUD’s estimate of gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a modest unit, set at the 40th percentile of recent-mover rents. FY 2027 is HUD’s fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026. Housing authorities set voucher payment standards from these figures; check yours.