Metro FMR area · PA · HUD FY 2027
Williamsport, PA Fair Market Rent
HUD’s FY 2027 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in the Williamsport, PA area is $1,217 a month, 20% below the Pennsylvania average and 31% below the U.S. average of $1,761. ZIP-level Small Area FMRs for its 34 ZIP codes range from $1,080 to $1,440.
- $1,2172-bedroom FMR+$22 (+1.8%) vs FY 2026
- $1,0051-bedroom FMRU.S.: $1,478
- $48,680Income for a 2-bedroomat 30% of income
- 113,489Residents1 county
| Unit | Williamsport, PA FY 2027 | FY 2026 | Change | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $847 | $824 | +$23 (+2.8%) | $1,149 | $1,379 | $33,880 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,005 | $995 | +$10 (+1.0%) | $1,257 | $1,478 | $40,200 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,217 | $1,195 | +$22 (+1.8%) | $1,528 | $1,761 | $48,680 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,623 | $1,586 | +$37 (+2.3%) | $1,909 | $2,266 | $64,920 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,792 | $1,737 | +$55 (+3.2%) | $2,082 | $2,607 | $71,680 |
Counties in this FMR area
| County | Residents in area |
|---|---|
| Lycoming County, PA | 113,489 |
Small Area FMRs by ZIP code
Small Area FMRs apply to Housing Choice Vouchers where HUD requires them or the housing authority opts in; otherwise the metro FMR above applies. The median ZIP’s 2-bedroom SAFMR is $1,220.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR | 2BR vs FY 2026 | 2BR vs area FMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16930 | $760 | $900 | $1,090 | $1,430 | $1,570 | −$50 (−4.4%) | 10% below |
| 16938 | $750 | $900 | $1,080 | $1,430 | $1,570 | +$60 (+5.9%) | 11% below |
| 17701 | $880 | $1,040 | $1,260 | $1,680 | $1,860 | no change | 4% above |
| 17702 | $910 | $1,070 | $1,300 | $1,730 | $1,910 | +$70 (+5.7%) | 7% above |
| 17703 | $850 | $1,010 | $1,220 | $1,630 | $1,800 | +$20 (+1.7%) | about the same as |
| 17720 | $750 | $900 | $1,080 | $1,430 | $1,570 | +$60 (+5.9%) | 11% below |
| 17723 | $850 | $1,010 | $1,220 | $1,630 | $1,800 | +$20 (+1.7%) | about the same as |
| 17724 | $770 | $900 | $1,080 | $1,430 | $1,570 | +$60 (+5.9%) | 11% below |
| 17727 | $850 | $1,010 | $1,220 | $1,630 | $1,800 | +$20 (+1.7%) | about the same as |
| 17728 | $750 | $900 | $1,080 | $1,430 | $1,580 | +$40 (+3.8%) | 11% below |
| 17737 | $800 | $950 | $1,150 | $1,530 | $1,690 | no change | 6% below |
| 17739 | $850 | $1,010 | $1,220 | $1,630 | $1,800 | +$20 (+1.7%) | about the same as |
| 17740 | $770 | $900 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,640 | +$40 (+3.8%) | 10% below |
| 17742 | $890 | $1,050 | $1,270 | $1,700 | $1,870 | +$10 (+0.8%) | 4% above |
| 17744 | $860 | $1,020 | $1,240 | $1,650 | $1,830 | +$60 (+5.1%) | 2% above |
| 17745 | $780 | $900 | $1,080 | $1,430 | $1,680 | +$60 (+5.9%) | 11% below |
| 17747 | $810 | $900 | $1,080 | $1,430 | $1,750 | +$30 (+2.9%) | 11% below |
| 17752 | $930 | $1,110 | $1,340 | $1,790 | $1,970 | +$70 (+5.5%) | 10% above |
| 17754 | $880 | $1,050 | $1,270 | $1,690 | $1,870 | +$30 (+2.4%) | 4% above |
| 17756 | $890 | $1,060 | $1,280 | $1,700 | $1,870 | +$20 (+1.6%) | 5% above |
| 17758 | $1,050 | $1,130 | $1,440 | $1,930 | $2,330 | +$80 (+5.9%) | 18% above |
| 17762 | $780 | $940 | $1,130 | $1,500 | $1,640 | −$120 (−9.6%) | 7% below |
| 17763 | $930 | $1,110 | $1,340 | $1,790 | $1,970 | +$30 (+2.3%) | 10% above |
| 17765 | $790 | $900 | $1,120 | $1,460 | $1,570 | −$120 (−9.7%) | 8% below |
| 17769 | $850 | $1,010 | $1,220 | $1,630 | $1,800 | +$20 (+1.7%) | about the same as |
| 17771 | $810 | $970 | $1,170 | $1,560 | $1,720 | +$70 (+6.4%) | 4% below |
| 17772 | $860 | $950 | $1,240 | $1,690 | $1,860 | +$130 (+11.7%) | 2% above |
| 17774 | $900 | $1,060 | $1,290 | $1,720 | $1,900 | +$10 (+0.8%) | 6% above |
| 17776 | $770 | $900 | $1,080 | $1,430 | $1,590 | +$40 (+3.8%) | 11% below |
| 17777 | $860 | $950 | $1,240 | $1,690 | $1,860 | +$130 (+11.7%) | 2% above |
| 17810 | $850 | $1,020 | $1,190 | $1,600 | $1,840 | +$130 (+12.3%) | 2% below |
| 17814 | $830 | $960 | $1,180 | $1,470 | $1,660 | −$30 (−2.5%) | 3% below |
| 17846 | $750 | $900 | $1,080 | $1,430 | $1,570 | +$60 (+5.9%) | 11% below |
| 18619 | $850 | $960 | $1,190 | $1,600 | $1,850 | +$30 (+2.6%) | 2% below |
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).
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.