How many renters live in Cuming County, Nebraska?
The County of Cuming County has people living in households.
There are renters living in renter households in this County. Renters make up 28.04 percent of the population living in Cuming County.
What is the rental market like in Cuming County, Nebraska?
There are an estimated housing units in the Cuming County area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Cuming County, Nebraska, there are 1.05 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Cuming County?
The rental vacancy rate in Cuming County is 4 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.
How many rental units are in Cuming County for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Cuming County
| Studio | One-Bedroom | Two-Bedroom | Three-Bedroom | Four+ Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 169 | 355 | 365 | 82 |
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Cuming County
A large number of apartments in Cuming County have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How Much Is Rent in Cuming County
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $591 to $1,161. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
| Bed Size | 2024 Fair Market Rents |
| Studio | $591 |
| One BR | $745 |
| Two BR | $872 |
| Three BR | $1,152 |
| Four BR | $1,161 |
2024 Fair Market Rents in Cuming County, Nebraska
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Cuming County?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:
| Unit Size | Count of Units Below FMR | Percentage of Total Units Below FMR |
| Studio | 2 | 7 percent |
| One BR | 112 | 66 percent |
| Two BR | 191 | 54 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in Cuming County, Nebraska
How many affordable rental units are in Cuming County?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Cuming County, Nebraska including the following:
| Federal Program | Unit Count |
| Low Income Housing Tax Credit | |
| Public Housing | |
| Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance | |
| USDA Section 515 Rural Rental Housing |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Cuming County, Nebraska
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in Cuming County, Nebraska
Cuming County features 77 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Cuming County, Nebraska
There are 40 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Cuming County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Cuming County, Nebraska
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Cuming County landlords $400 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Cuming County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Cuming County, Nebraska for a two-bedroom apartment is between $785 and $959.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.