Section 8 Fair Market Rent (FMR) for ZIP 15362 - 2027

Location: Greene County, PA | Metro: Greene County, PA

FY 2027 Fair Market Rent Rates

Unit Size Monthly FMR
Studio$830
1 Bedroom$840
2 Bedrooms$1,100
3 Bedrooms$1,310
4 Bedrooms$1,470
5 Bedrooms$1,705
6 Bedrooms$1,910
7 Bedrooms$2,063
8 Bedrooms$2,166

Demographics & Housing Statistics

U.S. Census Bureau data (2024)

Population
550
Median Household Income
$105,685
Housing Units
331
Renter Percentage
13.4%
Occupancy Rate
76.4%
Renter Occupied
34
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Data Sources: FMR data from HUD (2027). Demographics from U.S. Census (2024).

About FMR: Fair Market Rent (FMR) is used to determine payment standards for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program, initial renewal rents for some expiring project-based Section 8 contracts, and rent ceilings for HOME Investment Partnerships.