Memo to Members

In 18 States, Renters Must Earn More Than $30 an Hour to Afford a Two-Bedroom Apartment at Fair Market Rent

Jul 21, 2025

In 18 States, Renters Must Earn More Than $30 an Hour to Afford a Two-Bedroom Apartment at Fair Market Rent

Source: NLIHC Out of Reach 2025 

Note: This map displays the hourly wages that a full-time worker must earn (working 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per years) in every state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico in order to afford Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom rental home without paying more than 30% of income. 

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