Section 8 Fair Market Rent (FMR) for ZIP 18256 - 2027

Location: Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | Metro: Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA MSA

FY 2027 Fair Market Rent Rates

Unit Size Monthly FMR
Studio$980
1 Bedroom$1,130
2 Bedrooms$1,400
3 Bedrooms$1,840
4 Bedrooms$2,010
5 Bedrooms$2,332
6 Bedrooms$2,612
7 Bedrooms$2,821
8 Bedrooms$2,962

Demographics & Housing Statistics

U.S. Census Bureau data (2024)

Population
185
Median Household Income
$57,750
Housing Units
99
Renter Percentage
5.1%
Occupancy Rate
100.0%
Renter Occupied
5

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.