Section 8 Fair Market Rent (FMR) for ZIP 26812 - 2027

Location: Hardy County, WV | Metro: Hardy County, WV

Investment Score for ZIP 26812

F
Monthly Rent (2BR)
$1,220
Median Price (2BR)
$224,363
1% Rule
0.54%
Annual Yield
6.53%

Based on 1% Rule: A+ (≥1.5%) | A (≥1.2%) | B (≥1.0%) | C (≥0.8%) | D (≥0.6%) | F (<0.6%)

FY 2027 Fair Market Rent Rates

Unit Size Monthly FMR
Studio$910
1 Bedroom$1,030
2 Bedrooms$1,220
3 Bedrooms$1,470
4 Bedrooms$1,650
5 Bedrooms$1,914
6 Bedrooms$2,144
7 Bedrooms$2,316
8 Bedrooms$2,432

Investment Analysis by Bedroom Size

Zillow median home prices vs Section 8 FMR rates (Data: 2026-08-31)

Bedrooms Monthly FMR Median Price 1% Rule Grade
2BR $1,220 $224,363 0.54% F
3BR $1,470 $251,940 0.58% F

Demographics & Housing Statistics

U.S. Census Bureau data (2024)

Population
1,525
Median Household Income
$64,375
Housing Units
1,256
Renter Percentage
14.2%
Occupancy Rate
54.2%
Renter Occupied
97

Data Sources: FMR data from HUD (2027). Median home prices from Zillow (2026-08-31). 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.