Section 8 Fair Market Rent (FMR) for ZIP 25875 - 2027
Location: Wyoming County, WV | Metro: Wyoming County, WV
FY 2027 Fair Market Rent Rates
| Unit Size |
Monthly FMR |
| Studio | $710 |
| 1 Bedroom | $850 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $940 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,280 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,290 |
| 5 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 6 Bedrooms | $1,676 |
| 7 Bedrooms | $1,810 |
| 8 Bedrooms | $1,901 |
Demographics & Housing Statistics
U.S. Census Bureau data (2024)
Median Household Income
$83,849
To determine if you should buy in ZIP code 25875 for Section 8 purposes, follow this decision tree:
- Does FMR $870 (metro FY 2026) clear debt service on a property?
- If the property's debt service is less than $870, then the answer is Yes. You can cover your costs and still make a profit.
- If the property's debt service is equal to $870, then the answer is It Depends. You'll break even on covering costs, but there's little room for error.
- If the property's debt service exceeds $870, then the answer is No. The Fair Market Rent (FMR) will not be sufficient to cover your expenses.
- Is market rent above, at, or below FMR?
- If market rent is above $870, then the answer is No. Landlords who rely on market rents rather than Section 8 subsidies will outbid you.
- If market rent is at $870, then the answer is Yes. You can compete effectively with other landlords and meet the FMR.
- If market rent is below $870, then the answer is Yes. There's potential to attract tenants who prefer subsidized housing.
- Are 19.5% renters + N/A-day Days on Market (DOM) enough demand?
- If the DOM is low (e.g., under 30 days), then the answer is Yes. With 19.5% of the population renting and units turning over quickly, there's strong demand.
- If the DOM is moderate (e.g., between 30-60 days), then the answer is It Depends. While the rental rate is decent, longer DOM suggests some competition or issues attracting tenants.
- If the DOM is high (e.g., over 60 days), then the answer is No. Even with 19.5% of the population renting, long DOM indicates weak demand or significant competition.
Note: For a precise analysis, replace "N/A" with actual data points for market rent and DOM in ZIP 25875. This will provide a clearer picture of the local rental market dynamics.
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.