Rent by ZIP · Otsego County
Rent in Worcester, NY 12197
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,540 (+14.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $732 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,100 | $970 | +13.4% | $990–1,210 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,280 | $1,110 | +15.3% | $1,152–1,408 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,540 | $1,340 | +14.9% | $1,386–1,694 | $734 ±$40 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,840 | $1,620 | +13.6% | $1,656–2,024 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,030 | $1,780 | +14% | $1,827–2,233 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Otsego County, NY. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Otsego County, NY, 2 bedrooms: $1,235.
What renters pay in 12197
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12196 | West Sand Lake | $1,540 | – |
| 12198 | Wynantskill | $1,610 | $1,348 |
| 12195 | West Lebanon | $1,640 | – |
| 12194 | West Fulton | $1,540 | – |
| 12193 | Westerlo | $1,540 | – |
| 12192 | West Coxsackie | $1,350 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Otsego County, NY · All NY counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.