Here's what it costs to live in Hot Springs, Arkansas, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $902 per month, while the typical home is valued around $156,900. Households earn a median of $46,441 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$46,441
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$902
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$156,900
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$829
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$834
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,090
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,393
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
4.40%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
6.50%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
38,023
Latest estimate
Median Age
45.1 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Hot Springs?
The cost of living index for Hot Springs is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Hot Springs?
The median gross rent in Hot Springs is $902 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Hot Springs?
The median household income in Hot Springs is $46,441 per year.
What is the median home value in Hot Springs?
The median home value in Hot Springs is $156,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Hot Springs?
Air quality data for Hot Springs is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Hot Springs?
Arkansas has a top state income tax rate of 4.40% and a statewide sales tax of 6.50% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology